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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
war SAID TO
Be IMMINENT
BYPARACUAY
Earlier Reports From
Pan-American Meet
Say Bolivian Ten
sion Is Lessened

WASHINGTON. Dee. l3.-tF1-
The Paraguayan charge d'affaires
delivered identical notes today to
the state department and to DIR.
Victor Mautua of Peru, chairman of
the P~an-American conference CON-
mittee. looking into the Paraguayan-
Bolivian bounary dispute, in which
he described the situation as giving
rise TO the danger Of Imminent
war"
WASHINGTON, Dec. lS.-(Pl-
Tension caused by the dispute be-
tween the countries has apparently
lessened a bit with the return to
the Pan-American conference Of the
Bolivian delegates. Representatives
OF the American republic meeting
here were optimistic over this devel-
opment.
Excitement caused in Bolivia and
Paraguay after troops of the two
countries FLASHED on the frontier
seems TO have abated little.
Patriotic manifestations are con-
tinuing throughout livia. From
La Paz came the report that univer-
sity students have been holding
meetings at which patriotic speeches
we're made, and offers of support
and assistance continue to pour in
to the government.
In Paraguay, leaders OF political
parties have agreed upon the forma-
tion ola board OF national defense.
and the university federation has is
sued a manifesto to the peoples of
the Americas, protesting against
what IL terms the warlike attitude
of Bolivia.
y Paraguaysn legation in Wash
lngton has issued a statement say
ing II has been informed that Boil
via IS concentrating troorz and war
material ear the boundary. This
statement also declared that Para
quay felt that Bolivia had been the
aggressor in the conflict at Fort
V%anguardia and Bolivian troops were
accused of firing the first shots.
The Bolivian minister. Diez de
Medina, announced that the fact that
the Bolivian delegation had re-en-
tered the conference was not to be
taken to mean that his country ap-
proved of the conciliation efforts of
the special international committee.
This committee was appointed
shortly after the opening Of the
conference and its purpose is, il pos
sible. to find some way OF settling
the Bolivian quarrel.
The Pan-American conference on
Cancellation and arbitration seems to
be awaiting the results of the trou-
bic in South America before push
ing its deliherafionS
The United States and the va
rious delegations here are not tbs
only one trying 10 avoid what has
threatened to terminate in war.
The permanent commission estab-
lished by the Gondra convention,
from its headquarters at Monte
bideo. Uruguay. has sent a note to
Bolivia insisting that the country
send representatives to an investi-
eating board TO discuss the quarrel.
Under the GondrR treaty. signed by
both Paraguay and Bolivia. an I'm
partial commission would be appoint
ed to investigate differences and
until the report OF that commission
is made. warlike preparations would
be held in allegiance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
z TESTIFY In

'inrtfnued FROM rage ~
IN. Gateway Bridge from Matamo-
POS about IS minutes before Lieut..
Of Police Armstrong called at the
bridge following the accident to ask
that officials watch for n car bear
ing an Arkansas license.
The little girl testified only that
a "big black car struck Gonzales
and sped away. She testified that
she was standir- about n block way
when the tamale vendor was struck.
Mrs. Walsh and her husband were
arrested in a San Benito hotel at 3
o'clock Wednesday morning after
practically every officer in the VAL
lev and rs far a. Faifurrias had been
called out 10 patrol the highways.
and search hotels. apartment houses
and garages for the d.ath car and its
occupants.
San Benito police found the Walsh
car. bearing evidences Of q recent
collision. parked in a lot IN that city
and tho owners N tho car ere
brought here by Lieut.. Armstrong
and F.. T.. Sadlcr. Cameron county
highway traffic officer. Walsh.
however. was released later Wednes-
day when IL was found that his wife
was driver or their car during It's
star IN Brownsville Tuesday.
Gonzales died from injuries r.
erived in the crash about IS minutes
after he had been rushed % Mercy
hospital in a rolicc car.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

irg election officials, and that there
ire lis names on the poll list.
Charge Names Written In
Under Exhibit l contestants claim
would show to the court that there
was no democratic nominee for the
office Of district judge Of the 93rd
judicial district court and that no
name was printed on the official
ballot. as the democratic nominee
for such office. but that in viola
tion of law. the presiding judge.
associate judges. and the clerks of
said election in voting precincts Nos.
8 Los Ebanos. s Jesus Maria, 8
tSan MANUEL. IL (Santa Rita-Ci-
prcss), Is (Panchita), Is (PenitasD.
I6 (South Mission) and IL East
Donna) wrongfully, fraudulently
and illegally inserted the name of
-. L. Leslie" as the nominee of
the democratic party for said office
in n large number Of the official bal
lots: that contestants are ! BILE 60
give tho number OF votes in each
voting precinct, nor the names Of
the voters. the said illegal ballots
are locked in the ballot boxes and of
which contestants have no access;
and contestants further allege that
said judges Of election in each of
said voting precincts In said county
except No. IL (Weslaco) had two
piles OF such ballots. one with rnC
name Of said u. +. Leslie" written
therein and another with the slid
space left blank as il should be and
that the ballots in which lie name
of the said -. 4. Leslie" was written
were used principally for the voting
OF uneducated non-English speaking
voters, i~lliterates, aliens and persons
who had no legal poll tax receipt,
and which will clearly appear from
an inspection of the said ballots so
voted. as contained in the ballot
boxes.
Attorneys for the independent
candidates who filed the petitions
are George G. Clough. Houston; Don
A. Bliss. San Antonio; b. ID. Kim
brough ard II. NJ. Sewsll. McAllen.
While no date for trial of the
first contest has been set il is un-
derstood the judges of the two dis
trict courts Of Hijslgo county have
intimated an early hearing will be
granted.
Answer 70 the petitions by attor-
news for the present county officials
will he filed within 3 few days, IL
is understood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
RICHARD

CONTINUED from page one.J
there we told them how there were
q lot of Bolivians sitting in forts
in the middle OF Paraguay, and
that vexed them a bit.
Anyway. they all came around
10 me, the president, the cabinet
and every one, and they told me
that il Id 70 out and fight the
Bolivians they'd give me all the
soldiers I wanted and more. They'd
give me an army, in fact.
"Well. | didn't like TO act with
out instructions, so I wired to my
people in Buenos Aires and they
cabled to Mr.. Farquahar in Paris.
He didn't want a war, though; he
had too many big interests: he
had too much at stake. And so I
missed my chance to lead an
army"
The promoter of pugilistie fights
said he still owns 500 square miles
Of land in the Gran Chaco, the dis
puted territory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
BOLIVIA OFFERED
MEN, MUNITIONS

LA PAZ. Bolivia. Dee. 15.-lP1-
Offers of men. munitions and other
aids to warfare continued TO pour in
upon the Bolivian government today.
The government on its part appeared
70 be marking time, awaiting a move
from Paraguay on the demand for
prior reparation" for the frontier
clash at Fort Vanguardis.
Youths throughout the entire re-
public. seized with war fever. we're
volunteering in thousands and the
military authorities were rejecting
their services. In La Par alone 49,
600 volunteers have offered 70 join
the colors.
A COMMITTEES Of eonscripts sent a
notice 10 the government pleading
that they be enrolled and sent to the
disputed territory Of Chaco. They
said their lives were insignificant
before the peril which hung over
territorial integrity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Make READY
FOR OPENING
RACE SEASON
Rails For Electric Rab-
bit Being Laid at
Santa Cruz Kennel
Club Track

Rails have arrived for the electric
rabbit and extra corps OF workmen
we're placed on duty at the Santa
rug Kennel club near Matamoros
thursday in order 10 get them lard
Tor the opening Of the winter dog
racing season at the club Saturday
night.
The %Erandstand is also nearing
completion and the entire field is
being electrically wired so that the
tourse will be 'as bright as day"
when the starters whistle blows for
The first race on the opening card.
Painters have also started work on
the plant buildings and Il Is hoped
10 have the first coat applied with
IN the next few days.
Trainers of the 800 racing dogs
that have already ar lived here for
the opering we're on edge Thursday
as they labored 20 get their charges
IN the best condition.
The opening card will Ne featured
ny nine racing events. IL is said, and
some Of the fastest dogs in the coun-
try are csrded 10 perform.
Inspection Of the dirt track Thurs
day revealed that Il was in excel
lent condition and will be extremely
fast Saturday provided the weather
remains good.
A band. organized ny the Kennel
club will he on hand to furnish the
music during the opening night
races and will remain with the or
-snizstion throughout the season
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
KING AND QUEEN
y = y
or soGo ; SL 4
IN u. S. CLOTHES

BELGRADE, Jugo Slavis, Dec.
13.-R1--King Alexander and
Queen Marie have pleased their
subjects by some Americanization.
When the king returned recently
from Paris, where he underwent
an operation at the hands OF
American surgeons. his own SUBJ
iects did not recognize him. He
had shaved off his moustache. and
adopted American civilian dress.
A smsrtly cut light grey SUIT,
and a natty. silver-grey SLOUGH hat
had replaced the kings customary
dull military uniform and tall
army cap. Alexander looked ten
years younger.
Not to be outdone by the king,
the queen had her golden hair
bobbed American style, and
brought back from Paris SIX
trunkfulls Of gowns. ard the lat
est styles in hats. lingerie and
footwear.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Wealthy Former
Mayor and Wife
Killed By Thug

CARBONDAL7, ILL.,. Dec. 13.-R,-
J. C. Hund1ey, wealthy pioneer and
former mayor Of Carbonate, and
his wife were shot TO death shortly
before last midnight, by a burglar
in their home.
Hundlcy, who was IS years old.
vas shot in the head as he undress-
ed for bed. The intruder, who sp-
~psrently had lurked in the bedroom,
lied downstairs and chased Mrs.
Hundley up q back stairway. Killing
her instantly with three pistol shots.
be turned off the lights. went out
the front door, locked IL. and escaped.
Revenge for . killing OF nearly
40 years sgo suggested itself to po-
lice rs q motive for Hundley's slsy-
ing. He once killed q music teacher.
they recalled, for holding . tryst
with his first wife.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Former Resident
OF City Is Dcat

Edwin X. Howard. "a. former vi
dent ot -Brownsville. died Al Ma
home in San Antonio Wednesday 1T
rnoon kilograms being receive
here by his son. r. u. duff How
ard. and several old friends Of tn
family. The body will be brough
to Brownsville Friday for intcrment
Decedent Is survived by his wife
who IA In San Antonio. one son. ant
three brothers, +. L.. who resides II
Mexico City, and Ralph and Law
renee, who reside in Los Angeles
Mr.. Howard came TO Brownsville
in 1909. and in partnership with h.
brother r. T.. purchased and operate
the Eagle Pharmacy. formerly IN
Gated between Tenth and Eleventh
on Elizabeth. They sold out the
business in 1928, +. X. Howard NOV
ing to San Antonio, where he enter
ed the employ of a drug firm. NJ
and Mrs. Howard have visited thcil
son. X. d., and many old friends "
this city frequently since moving x
San Antonio.
II. ID. Howard was confined "a Vii.
bed mere with an attack Of influen-z
when news Of his fathers death wsi
received.
Funeral services are 10 be held al
10 a. m. Friday at the Morris chapel
here. Pallbearers have been named
MS follows: Active: Sherwood Bish-
op. X. 4. Wagner. y. y. Fox. w. ~
Whitman. X. r.. Green and Ford Lock
cit; honorary. J. $. Duncan. n. L
Fitch. O. l.. Jefferds. o. c. Dancy
DIR. r. l.. Cole. ". II. Dear. r. C.
Bryson. Sam Hughston. DR.. q. v
Lawrence. G. A. Manahan. Franz
Rahb. "A. w. Reed. W. T.. Spivey. Ira
J. Webster. Holland Wood. VI. q. VI.
Weinert, "A. s. Gimblc ard q. 8.
Hawkes..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
City
Commission Stop
Land Purchase

HARLTNGEN, Dec. 13.-Ths Har-
lingen city commission at a meeting
Wednesday night declared the whole
proceeding relative to the securing
of an option of 100 acres of land on
the highway and the Arroyo Colo
RADIO, invalid.
The city had given a check for
$1,000 in order 70 secure the option
but il was declared Al Wednesdays
meeting that IL had been issued i'm
properly. IL is said that the check
was post-dated.
IL was announced two weeks ago
that the city had taken an option of
this acreage which lies between two
pieces Of property now owned BY the
city and that IL would be developed
into a city park, golf course and
playground.
Mayor S. Finley Ewing announced.
following the meeting, that the mat
ter would again be taken UP within
the next few weeks, the city still
desiring to make the purchase pro-
vided the majority NJ the citizenry
favored the mov A mass meeting
will be called u sound out public
opinion on the matter, il is said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
LEASE

Continued from page one.l
newalS. the department OF justice
later i%nvslidated the original con-
tracts Of sale which. OF course. null
lifted the renewal Of said contracts.
In this respect conflict or legal
opinion developed between the law
OF the two departments"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Edinburg Lighted
For Xmas Season

EDINBURG. Dec. 13. - Colored
lights which have been strung across
the downtown streets to add color
to this city's holiday dress were
turned on for the first time Wednes-
day night.
Even the trees on the court house
qusre have been strung with bril-
lisntly cclored lights 70 hear cut the
original plan FOR a. city OF lights
during Christmas time.
The cotrt house has been draped
18th s~trcaricrs OF colored lights
~ work having been dcrc by +. z.
Mocksbee. appointed chief decorator,
and his corps IF volunteer assistants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
A Degrees Seen
AS Possible For
Thursday Night

With frost predicted for West
Texas and seen as probable nearly
to the coast in East Texas. u. S.
Meteorologist W. J. Schnurbusch
forecast a drop in temperature Of
from 80 to ~ over the Valley Thurs
day night. Fair skies predicted for
Thursday night and Friday made the
drop more possiblee.
The forecast called for warmer
temperatures Friday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
BREAK d CARRY
NATIONS

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 13.-fPI-Re-
~tslistion for her Carry Nation act,
in which she wrecked a ncirhborhood
saloon with an AK, was visited or
Mrs Msude Wilson early today when
a brick was thrown through the plate
class window Of a restaurant she
operates.
Witnesses reported the brick vas
thrown from a passing motor esr
occupied b. several men
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
REPLY TO LEAGUE

LUCIANO, Dec. I3.-tPEParaguay
and Bolivia have replied to the ap-
appeal from the Council of the Lea
que OF Nations for a pacific settle
ment Of the dispute between them.
League officials said today the Para
guayan reply recognized that coun-
try's international obligation 70 set
tie the conflict by pacific methods.
The Bolivian foreign minister ca
bled the councils appeal had been
submitted to the president of Boil
via.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
Porker Schedule
Almost Finished

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, Dec. 13.-
P1-Three ame with Southwest
conference teams already have been
scheduled by the University Of Ar
kansas and a fourth, necessary to
qualify the Razorbscks for the cham
pionship race, will be announced
soon.
Texas, Baylor. Texas A. &. NJ.
Louisiana State University, Centen-
airy and Oklahoma A. & NJ, have al
ready been placed on Arkansas
schedule. Rice or s. NJ. U. will have
a place IN the schedule when il is
finally approved.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
BODY OF u FOUND
BURNED CONCESSION

CINCINNATI. Dee. Is.-tPHThs
body ~ = young man burned beyond
recognition was found in the smoul-
dering ruins Of > barbecue stand
near here last night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13
KNOW THE FACTS!

The Texas Citrus Fruit Growers Exchsng &c herewith reportsto its members con
plte returns for thu close of it's hee pools ending November 10th, 1928. show
ing the selling rice per box,n net Der box, net per r und to thu growers Of all va
retes izesa and grades Also the summary OF all pools showing results as If
all fruit had been sold in one pool from the beginning oil. the season and ending
November 10th.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

1T men1bers urgently requested 20
attend. Visiting brethren fraternal-
" invited. Sam ID. Hughston W. NJ.
W. ". Ball, Secy.-Adv.
Returns-Mrs. Maurice Hugo OF
this city has returned after an air
trip in Mexico that covered over
$500 miles. She il believed to be
the first mi 10 fly from the
United States to Yucatan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-13

Indianapolis People Here-Mr. and
Nrt. ". r. Snodsrass. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cecil Davis and Messrs. j. +. East
man and J 4. Eastman, Jr., arrived
yesterday for an indefinite visit in
Brownsville Mr.. SnodgraSs was in
Brownsville last summer. None of
the other members Of the party have
ever seen the Valley before.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-04
Smith CERTAIN
He WILL CARRY
new YORK STATE
by United Press Leased Wire

ALBANY, \. Y, Sept. Gov.
Alfred f.. Smith feels confident he
will carry New York state in the
presidential race and is not worried
by Republican claims, he said to-
day.
The governor was asked regard
ing the Republican contention that
many who voted for him for gov
ernor will not cast their ballots for
him as president.
Republican claims don't mean
anything, Smith replied.
"This is the season of the year
when they claim the earth, he
added. "There is as much to that
claim an any they We made, none
of which has ever been correct. -
"Thcy are entitled to any com
fort they can get. -
\ newspaper correspondent asked
the governor if he was worried about
the New York situation.
"Do | look worried ?' he asked,
smiling broadly and putting at his
cigar.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-04
C0UNTY'S TAX
RATE BOOSTED
BY SUPERVISORS
New Figures 1925 Inside
Cities and $500 For Rur-
al Districts.

At a special session of the Board
of Supervisors held saturday a reso-
luton was adopted fixing the 1928
% tax rate for Imperial county at
H2.25 within incorporated cities and
at 500 for all outside properties.
The 40 cents additional tax on
outlying districts is the road rate.
These figures are much higher
for those of last year when the in
corporated cities properties paid a
rate of $1.90 and the outlying dis
tricts a rate of $50. 1t is an in
crease of 81 cents on each 800 for
both districts.
The complete assessment roll for
192S-29 shows a total of S54 24S, ,738.
OF this amount, however, SlO,O55,.
137 comes under what is known as
Operative properties such as tele-
phone, stages, gas and such con
Germs and which is not subject to
county tax, all levees being made
through the public utilities commits
sion
This leaves the total asscssable
county property at $44, 4,193,60l.
The board was in session again to-
day, it's regular meeting day but
little had been done up until noon.
\ plat Of the La Corena ranch tract
was approved by the board and bond
of $500 accepted.
1t was expected that other mat
ters wiuld be brought up at the af-
tprnOOu session
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-04
Woman Nurse To
Be Questioned In
Mystery Staying
by United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO, Cal, Sept. 4-Several
persons whose names were mention
ed in connection with the inquiry
into the mysterious murder of
Oscar j. Wright, Painters Union
official, were questioned by authori-
ties today.
In addition, an officer may be
sent to Santa Monica to interview
Mrs. Ruth NJ. Euck, a nurse, said
by authorities to have been on in
innate terms with the murdered
man.
Among Wright 5 effects was
found a letter from Mrs. Buck in
which she expressed resentment at
her treatment at his hands.
Doris Wright, 19-year-old daugh-
ter of the dead man, told police Mrs.
Buck some time ago visited her
father here and was ordered f tm
the house for insulting friends of
the girl.
Miss Wright said her father had
received another letter of threat
cning nature from some woman.
Wright was found Sunday night
in his home, his skull fractured in
several places and his features un-
recognizable from terrific beat
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-04
Presidents S Son
Asserts He Has
Not Picked Job
by United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, Sept. John Cool
ldge, son of President Coolidge, has
no job at present, although he has
several offers, he told newspaper
men when he arrived here today.
Young Coolidge reached Chicago
at S:35 Il. m. from the summer
white house at Brule and left at 10
a. IN. for New York.
Coolidge refused to answer the
many questions directed at him by
reporters regarding a report that he
is to be married this fall. He pos
ed for pictures at the request of a
small army of photographers.
He said he had been offered Il
number of jobs and was consider
ing all of them, but as yet had no
idea which he would accept,
i have no idea what | want to
do he said.
Would you like to be a news
paperman?' he was asked.
II don't know, he said. 81
never tried it and don't know what
it is like.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-04
CLERK REPORTS
OFFICIAL TOTAL
IN BALL0TlNC

Official figures for the primary
election held week ago were made
public this morning by Calvin &.
Mousscau, county clerk. While the
totals differed somewhat with those
of the semi-official count they were
rot at any great variaSlce.
The figures as announced tins
morning follow:
Superior court judge-Naughn \.
Thompson a,473; $. 2. Williams
l,147.
State Senator-C. D. Ball l,05l;
Nelson 7. Edwards l,003.
Supervisors. District two, Romeo
Smith 500; District three, Ben
Hulse 295; District four; II. l.,
jackson 931; G. X. Buffers 596:
Scnator-Hiram johnson 2,Ol5;
Randall 206; Minor Moore 5S2.
L. :. House of Representatives.
Phil d. Swing 2,9l5.
State Senator-M. ID. Wittcr p
$50.
Appellate court-Ira F, Thomp-
son 2,lS3; Gavin w. Craig 2,29O;
Lewis Il. Works 2,4O4.
County Central committees; Re
Publican-District /: q. A. Harlan
and G.. w Stevens. District ,;
Elmer w. Heald, Ross 7. llickcoN,
d. b. Roberts, }. G. Scott, W. \.
Tondro and G. l.. ChiIders. District
3: w. S. Dunn. District /: W. O.
Plair, Dewey Carey, John Cox, Fred
Huston, Charles Nice. District ); :.
V. Frost, A. c. Wright and Eta 7.
GraeZer.
Democratic: District .: Thomas
Lanicr, c. G. Mousscau, j. S. Oswalt,
Earle Richmond, John Tyler and
Frank Weir. District 3. Vera Green
and Judge Hawkins. District i:
Charles Casey, William cummings
Harry Gates, George Taylor. District
); Tom Potts, Sam Webb and John
Gresham.