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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
2S.A. YOUTHS
Die in CHAIR
Pair Pay For Attacks
On School Girls;
Both Are Calm

HUNTSVILLE. Texas, Sept. 7.-tF
Convicted of having attacked q
San Antonio high school girl. Gle
mente Rodriguez and Esiqnel Servin
calmly walked To the electric chair
here early today in expiration OF their
crime.
Rodriguez. first 10 be ~electrocuted,
was the calmcr Of the two. Smoking
convicts along death row." Just
before he was seated in the chair he
put his cigar on the small railing
which separated the spectators from
the chair and said: II am sacrificing
my life and trusting in God"
He kissed a cWcifix held by
Father NJ. p. Moriarity Of San An
tonic: at 1896 a. m. he was pro-
nounced dead, seven minutes after
he had been strapped In the chair.
Servin also babe other prisoners
farewell, and just before he was
strapped in the chair said: Il am dy-
ing innocent 7 am sacrificing my
life and am trusting TO God for
mercy : The prison physician pro-
nounced him dead ut 1888 a. m.
Rodriguez is to be buried in the
prison cemetery, while efforts are
being made to locate relatives or
Servin.
The men pleaded guilty to rrIrnI-
nal assault in July, 1927, after three
attacks on San Antonio high school
girs and were sentenced TO death. A
third suspect. Enrique Mendoza,
pleaded guilty TO robbery and was
sentenced to life Imprisonment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
CRASH VICTIM
IS IMPROVED
Youth Hurt Near Edin-
burg Has Badly
Injured Arm

ENAAAA ~ - NAAA
EDINBURG. Sept. THE condi-
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. s. Wright Of
Edinburg, who was seriously in
jured in an auto crash on the high
way seven miles south Of here Mon
day afternoon, Is reported slightly
better. Young Wright il suffering
little pain from the deep gashes in
his head and face, but has not yet
regained control Of muscles in his left
arm, which IS badly cut and bruised.
G. "A. Davis, 20, teacher In the To-
cal schools, who was in the car with
Wright at the time of the accident.
received slight injuries and is now
able to be up and about.
Francisco Martinez, AZ. Of San An
tonic, the third man injured in the
crash, Is still confined TO his bed in
the Edinburg ~city-county hospital,
where he has been suffering from a
badly wrenched back. Hospital at
tendants said his condition was not
serious and hat he would probably
be discharged from the institution
within the next few days.
The accident occurred when a team
Of mules, employed in reconstructing
shoulders on the highway. were
driven suddenly in front Of Wright,
causing him to swerve to the opposite
side Of the road. As he turned his
car, a heavy sedan. approaching on
the other side or the highway, col
lidd with him. Both cars were bad
~ damaged. but neither was over
turned. Martinez was an occupant Of
the sedan and was pinned against the
side Of the seat by the crushed-in
door Of the sedan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
JAPAN LIKES
NAVALACCORD
Sees In
Franco British Pact,
League Told

GENEVA. Sept. 7.-t#-Because
anything which tends to break the
naval disarmament deadlock is help
full to the cause or peace, Japan Ia
happy over the Franco-British nm
val accord, said Mineichiro Adachi,
Japanese ambassador to France, in
addressing the assembly Of the
League Of Nations today.
He did not reveal the Japanese
views on the two-power agreement
but he emphasized IL was imperative
for the naval powers to negotiate
further.
GENEVA. Sept. T-tF1-Spain to-
day won first round In the effort To
make her q semi-permanent member
Of the council o. the League Of Ma
tions.
The assembly by n vote or a. tp a
decided to revive the special rule by
which, upon the occasion Of the ex-
pected election Of Spain this year
~ u temperament member NJ the
council, the assembly may declare
her r~eeligible for reelection M the
expiration Of her three-year tc.ni.
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ROAD OPENING

CONTINUED from page one.l
Mrs. Frances G. Beddoes' students
from La Feria. feature dances BY
Miss Mariana Swanson of New Or
leans, addresses by representatives Of
various communities, followed by a
street dance on the new paving.
Music for the dance was provided BY
a negro orchestra from Matamoros
and the large crowd did not dispense
until midnight.
Bailey Dunlap Of La Feria and T..
III. Rowe welcomed the visitors on
behalf Of their respective towns, stat
ing that between La Feria and Santa
Maria. extended a welcome. outlining
briefly the community's struggle for
a paved road and how the highway
would benefit the residents Of that
section.
County Judge o. c. Dancy COM
mended the people Of Santa Maria for
their progressive spirit. stating they
had backed every progressive
inaugurated for the county as q
whole; had voted the bonds for paw
ing in other parts Of the county and
had practically awaited their turn
TO secure a paved highway.
Officials Present
"No one knows better than | the
problems that have confronted the
people Of this section Of Camerot
county" Judge Dancy said" and I
doubt il there il a person here who
can derive more pleasure and salts
faction from the completion of this
concrete highway"
Judge A. ". Logan or San Benito.
commissioner for the district OF
which Santa Maria is a part, talked
in the same vein. commencing the
people of the Santa Maria section
upon the progressive spirit displayed.
j. #. Baughn. commissioner for the
Harlingen precinct, which includes
la Feria. stated he fully realized the
advantages which would accrue to
Santa Maria, La Feria and the Val
ley as a whole NJ a result Of the COM
pletion Of the ga miles of concrete.
and predicted that Santa Maria. now
''0ut Of the mud" could look forward
TO rapid and substantial development.
County Engineer w. 0. Washington,
Assistant County Engineer II. 9.
Davis and County Auditor J. j.
Bishop were among the county Of
ficials attending. the engineers and
contractors, Dodd e. Wedegartncr or
San Benito, receiving many compli-
ments from speakers and others on
the rapidity with which the work was
accomplished.
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CHANGE
IS SATURDAY
to Take Charge
Of Mercedes Pro-
perty, He Says

EDINBURG. Sept. Announce
ment was made Friday by Max Tayss
Of Edinburg that he would formally
assume management or the Mercedes
hotel, Which he recently purchased.
Saturday,
Eonsum1nation Of the deal was
completed several weeks ago, where
by Mr.. Tavss purchased the hotel for
= sum or $N5n.0U0. his two-story build
ing and lot In Edinburg adjoining the
State Bank building, being taken over
BY the former owners Of the hotel
for a consideration Of sos. 600.
Mr. Tavss said that he would con-
tinue TO operate the hotel and other
than a slight remodeling of the
building would make no other changes
in il.
Several weeks ago Mr.. Tavss moved
the stock and fixtures from his
Popular Store here to his other store
in Mercedes in order to. make room
for the Woolworth company, which
had leased the space in his building
here, formerly occupied by his store.
The new owners of the building and
lot here will take over their property
as soon as a few minor details of the
deal have beer attended to. it was an
nounced-
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10 From Edinburg
To Go to College

EDINBUKG. Sept. 7.-Within the
mex week ten boys and girls from
Edinburg will leave for school and
college. Among them are several
graduates Of Edinburg college, while
others have just completed high
school here.
Students leaving for college this
year are Miss Margaret Montgomery,
Texas university; Miss Emma Gene
Baker, Texas university: George
Schunior. Texas A. & NJ; John Lip
sccmb, Missouri university; John
Wray. Jr.. Texas university; Fred
Abney. Texas university: Miss Flea
nor Mae Smith. Washington; John
Judd. Jr., Texas university; Hale
~Schaieben, Texas university. and
Merlyn Johnson. Texas university.
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Arrest Agents
For 'ExtortiOn'

NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-tP-Tcn
thousand dollars in bills which au-
thorities described as the first in
staIlment Of q $4,000 extortion fee
was found in the straw hat Of an in
ternal revenue agent, and today he
and a fellow agent were under arrest
The agents were Edward +. Brown
and Elmer F. Andrews. who were ac-
cused by Reginald w. Ragland. coun-
sci for an unnamed Wall Street con-
Germ, 60 have agreed 10 approve the
firms claim for a S250,000 tax reduc-
tion IL they were paid sS5.000-
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SCORES OF BATHERS DRUNK
ON CHAMPAGNE FROM RIVER

COLOGNE. - Bottle champagne
thrown into the Rhine at Coblentz
to escape confiscation as Struggled
liquor resulted in a wild outburst
Of drunkenness. Bathers. who had
been diving. found dozens Of bot
ties lying on the river bed. The
news soon spread and altogether 800
bottles were brought to the sur
face Although the police, who
hurried TO the scene, tried to con
fiscate the booty. they were power
less TO do so against the crowds
that had assembled. In half an
hour the river bank was Uttered
with drunken people.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07
COP. WORKS
AREATTACKED
Robinson Opens Tour
IN State Selected
BY Hoover

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 7.--tH9-
The eight year record of republican
ism at Washington came in for attack
BY Senator Robinson IN opening a
three day speaking drive through
Tennessee-the one southern state
so far selected. BY Herbert Hoover for
a campaign address.
Using direct phraseology as was
employed at Dallas and Cisco, Texas,
the democratic vice presidential NOM
inee said he did not claim sole
credit for all that was done BY his
party during the Wilson s~dministra-
ton, but that il had conducted the
far better. more hon
estly ard more efficiently" than the
republicans had under Harding and
Coolidge.
After a journey to the Hermitage,
home of Andrew jackson and n Of
the shrines Of democracy. Mr.. Rob
inson here declared last night that
Governor Smith, the party's 1928
presidential nominee, by his utter
ances and official acts" was entitled
to mention among the great leaders
Of the party once headed by Jackson.
The Senator said that, while max
Ing mo attack on the personal char
actsr" Of either Harding or Coolidge,
he doubted If an "unprejudiced and
reliable survey Of the last eight
years will fail to arouse enthusiasm
in any patriotic bosom because the
method in which the details of the
governments business has been trans
acted"
The vice presidential nominee left
today for Chattanooga where tonight
he will deliver the second address
scheduled for Tennessee. The third
and last speech will be at Knoxville
Saturday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-07

CALL HEARING
1880 Acres Included
I'm New Irrigation
Projects

Additional development I'm the
northeastern part Of Cameron county
is indicated in petitions filed Tues
day for organization of two irriga-
ton districts, Nos. IL and 10, de-
signed to water approximately 1900
acres lying between the Los Fresnos
tract and the Arroyo Colorado.
Hearings on the petitions will be
heard by the Cameron county commits
sioners court September 22.
The petition for district No. IL,
comprising 1920 acres. was filed by
r. Lee Kempner and others, owners
of the land adjoining the Los Fres-
nos district on the north. The petit
tion for district No. Is was filed BY
the Arroyo Gardens Development
company and others. owning 6.33S
acres in shares IL and %, north and
east of the Kempner lands, better
known as the Ross lands. District 10
extends from the Kempner lands
north To the Arroyo Colorado.
According TO the estimate of en-
gineers the maximum cost of an ir-
rigation system to Jupply the 1920
acres Of district IL would be about
$100,000; the maximum cost Of the
system for district IS is estimated at
approximately $500,000. Both dis
tricts, it is understood will secure
water from district No. s., the Los
Fresnos system, under contracts sim
liar to those recently concluded with
districts Nos. 10 and IL.
Development work on the Kempner
lands has been under way since last
year, and a large part Of the acreage
has been cleared. On u recent trip
to Brownsville Mr.. Kempner stated
the tract would be developed as a
citrus fruit project. Development
work on the Arroyo Gardens project
district No. lis expected 70 get
under way at an early date. II is un-
derstood the irrigation systems to
supply the two districts will be con-
structed simultaneously, the main
canal for No. Is connecting direct
with the main for No. ~.
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on Point
Isabel Wireless
Cost Only Cts,

Reports that Cameron county has
a large amount of money tied up in
the option on the old wireless station
at Point Isabel are entirely without
foundation" County Judge o. C..
Danny stated Friday.
The option secured BIZ the county
from the federal government cost
Cameron county exactly three 2-cent
stamps Probably we used a nickel's
worth Of stationery in addition.
"The option will not expire for
another year, and in the meantime
Cameron county can acquire the
property at any time 1t sees fit for
approximately SCI 900, which l rom
slider about one-fourth its value
Judge Dancy said that many resi-
dents Of the county had a wrong i'm
preston concerning the option. be-
lieving the county had a large amount
invested.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. Sept T.-tF
State Senator Frederic C- WnlcOtt
or Norfolk. was nominated for Unit
ed States senator BY the republican,
convention today.
Walcntt pnled A72 votes tn Lila
for William NH. Bl0dMett, state tax
commissioner.
The nomination OF Governor John
a.. Irumbull to succeed himself in
office was hy reclamation.
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NOVELTIES

We represent some Of the largest
novelty houses in America. III you
are considering using novelties-on
leather, on metal. on paper-in ad-
vertising your business you will
make no mistake in calling on us.
Our suggestions will enable you to
ger just what you want. James Ad-
vertising Agency, S15 Hidalgo Bank
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The City Of Brownsville. Texas
will receive sealed bids addressed to
the Hon. A. B. Cole. Mayor, up until
10 a. m. September 18th, 1925, for
one $50 Horsepower boiler Specifi-
cations are on file with the City
Secretary and can be secured upon
application.
"A. =. MUNDAY, City Secretary.
2-1-10-10t-212A
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John Coolidge to
Be With Railroad

SUPERIOR. Wis, Sept. 7.-tPH
John Coolidge expects 70 90 into
the railroad business. making his
start in the freight department of
the New York. New Haven AZ Hart
ford railroad, II was learned Co
day.
NORTHAMPTON. Mass. Sept. Y.
-dPb-The report that John Cool
idge Ia to take "a position with the
New York. New Haven and Hartford
railroad is "true as far rs il goes
John said today. although he de-
clined 20 confirm IL outright
Anything further would he en-
barrassing % the railroad, he added.
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Flashes Of Life

B0ST0N-A trust fund of $4,000
for the board Of her cats Is estab-
lished by the will OF Charlotte Suite.
When the last cat dies the money
goes to churches and aged
B0LZAN0, Italy-The Chaskiel
girls are quite popular with SWANS
h~ereabouts. They are members Of a
peasant family which has sold an old
violin for $4,000.
TOLEDO-If price-cutting keeps up
there 0on will be free lunch with
each five gallons of gas AZ filling
stations, in the opinion Of Charles
Mclean, Cleveland oil man. He so
told the Ohio Petroleum marketers
association.
NEW YORK-Benjamin Macofsky
was fined IS for violating a parking
rule.
Judge" BE- protested, I'D rather
leave the car"
How much did you pay for it?"
-Four dollars"
"It's useless to the court. Sentence
suspended"
PROVIDENCE, n. Mrs. Lillian
Curran, matron az the railroad sta
ton, whose husband has been out of
work a year, found gems worth
$4,000. She reported the discovery
promptly. The owner has rewarded
her with 500 in crisp new bills.
PARIS-Having steered an airpiane
around the Eiffel Tower, flown over
the Alps and done other stunts In
the air which were marvels at the
time, Jean Bielovuccic Is in the hos
pital. He was hurt in an automobile
race accident.
CHICAGO.-How many girls are
the equivalent Of one man.? Well,
President Scott Of Northwestern de-
sires to admit 450 men to every 333
women. At present the large number
Of goods is driving men away.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-07
FORMER LOCAL
RESIDENT TAKES
BRIDE IN EAST

Ell Centre friends of Joseph Will
lam Tally, for a number of years
resident of this city, will be in
terested to learn of his marriage
which occurred in the east recently
Ressye f. Witte of Washington, d.
c. and Mr.. Tally were married at a
quiet but pretty wedding during the
holidays. The ceremony was sol
cmnized at the parsonage Of Rev
". II. Wagner, at Elkton, Maryland
with few intimate friends in at
tendance.
The bride wore simple gown OF
white satin and carried large bou
quet of brides roses.
At present Mr.. and Mrs. Tally are
at home at 10 Fifteenth Street, s
T., Washington, d. c. They will
motor to FL Centre next spring to
make their home here.
Mr.. Tally is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George 7. Tally of this city
and a cousin of J. l.. Tally. He has
resided in this city for the past IL
years, leaving last spring for the
cast, where he has been employed
by the Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey. Mrs, Tally is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Witte of Westminster, Maryland.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-07
First Presbyterian

Sunday school lesson for January
S-Jesus and the Sick. Marx 1:21-
Is. Golden Text: "IIe hath done
all things well; he maketh even the
deaf to hear, and the dumb to
speak. Mark 1881.
Sunday morning sermon subject:
"The Restoration of Vitality The
morning solo will be sung by George
". Paulin of Imperial. Sunday eve
ming sermon topic: ''Know Thy
God. -
Senior Christian Endeavor topic:
"What Prayer Can Accomplish. -
Mark 1l:20-26.
Mrs. l.. p. Sargent will be hostess
to the Guild, Tuesday, January 10,
at 60l Wensley. Luncheon will be
served at / O'Clock. Mcsdamo ;
Vaughn Thompson, and G. b. Jack
son assisting.
Wednesday evening Prayer Meet
ing topic: "The Fire of the Spirit. -
Acts 2:3.
Regular monthly meeting of the
Session at the church, Tuesday eve
ming 1880 O'Clock.
"Sabbath days are quiet islands
on the tossing sea of life. - A most
cordial welcome awaits you at al,
services.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-07
Flowers Can Be
Cultivated Here

Imperial Valley residents, when
going to the coast during the hol
iday season, frequently admire the
beauties of the poinsettias without
realizing that with little care and
proper planting, they could raise
these big red blossoms in their own
yards here.
A striking example Of successful
poinsettia culture, and of remark
able growth, Is a fine plant raised
by Mrs. Warren Currier in shell
tered corner of her garden at hen
home on Len Rey avenue. The
plant, which carried blossoms for
several weeks before Christmas,
reaches to the ewes of the one story
house.
The interesting part IS that the
plant is but year old, the root be-
ing that of small pottej plant
which Mrs. Currier had during the
holidays. Knowing that few poin'
settias had been successfully grown
in the valley, Mrs. Currier decided
to plant the root. The result ex'
ceeded the most optimistic hopes.
Mrs. Currier attributes the growth
of the plant to its location, which
is sheltered from the north and
west, and during the summer heat
was shaded during the beat Of the
day by thieket of shrubbery.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-07
Kiwanis Club
Installs Newly
Elected Officers

| One of tho most interesting meet
ings the Kiwanis club held during
the regime of the retiring officers
marked the weekly luncheon gather
ing of the club at the Barbara
Worth hotel at noon Friday. Presi-
dent d. b. Roberts presided as the
meeting opened, turning over the
leadership of the organization to
the newly elected president, R. B.
Whitelaw after the latter had been
installed in office by "Dad" Couch.
The meeting opened with lunch
con, some excellent entertainment
being offered by "The Scheidegger
Severn Swiss musicians and sing
ers. Their acts were loudly acclaim
ed by the members.
Rev. w. c. Cheverton was the
principal speaker at the meeting. He
took for his subject, Kiwanis
Ideals, - referring to the ideals list
ed on the membership cards and ex-
pressing his Interpretation of the
meaning of each.
elf followed closely these ideals
will bring out the best in each and
allof u.s. he declared in concluding
his talk.
In accepting the presidency of the
Kiwanians Whitelaw pledged his
loyal support to the organization.
"And l hope to do honor to my
self as well as to our club,' he de-
clared.
The other newly elected officers
were installed with Whitelaw in the
installation ceremony supervised by
"Dad' Couch.
Two newlyweds, DR.. Philip Hodg-
kins and Earl Kendall, were pre-
sented with suitable gifts from the
club after they had paraded about
the room to the tunes of the "Wed-
ding March,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-07
First Baptist

Next Sunday, January Is, Mrs.
Florence Hermiston, evangelist, will
be with the church in the beginning
of revival meetings.
The services tomorrow will be in
line for the coming meetings. The
sermon by the pastor at IL a. IN
will be on the subject "There is a
Word from the Lord" There will
be special music for this service by
the choir which will now be under
the direction of Frederic Rapson as
song leader with Miss Margaret
Collins as pianist.
One of the features of the eve
ming service at 1880 will be the big
sing for everybody which will be
led by Mr.. Rapson at the opening
of the service. Rev. C. f. Flanagan
will preach an evangelistic sermon
and the choir will have special
music number.
The Sunday school with r. NJ.
Armstrong as superintendent is 60
ing strong with fine attendance and
interest and meets at 9:45. The large
attendance of men and young men
is especially noticed.
The b. Y. Z. L. meets at $50 pm.
is strictly young peoples meeting
inviting other young folks.
A special PRAYER meeting will be
held on Wednesday evening at 7:30.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all services.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-07
ARTHUR EDGAR IS
GUEST OF HONOR
AT SMART AFFAIR

Mr.. and Mrs. LEROY Holt enter.
tanned at smart dinner party at
the Hotel Barbara Worth Thursday
night, the affair being in honor of
the birthday of Arthur Edgar. The
dinner menu was particularly inter
esting as baby beef, from the prize
winning steer at the Chicago Inter
national live stock exposition, was
served. Mr.. Holt is the recipient
of gift of meat from the prize
winning steer annually. The hand
some blue ribbon won by the steer
played a prominent part in the
table decorations. a birthday cake
with 21 candles was another fea-
ture.
Pink roses centered the table, and
clever limerick place cards, the last
line of the limericks to be supplied
by the guests, added to the attract
i've effect.
Bridge was the diversion of the
evening, Mrs. Edgar and Mr.. Edgar
winning the women's and men S
high score prizes, and Mrs. Hickcox
ard Mr.. Glassford, the consultations.
Those present included Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII r. Conway, Mr.. and Mrs.
ArtHrr Edgar, Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
IT. Hickeox. Mr.. and Mrs. James
w. Glassford and the host and
hostess.