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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-10
SANDING DEF|ES
MARINES TOF|GHT
Nicaraguan Leader Would
Join Battle on Mata-
galpa Hills.

By tho Associated Press.
MANAGUA. Nicaragua, February 10
Gen. Augustine SANDING. rebel leader.
has detied the American Marines 10 JON
battle with him.
Writing 10 the chief Nicaraguan au-
thority IN the Matagalpa district, San
dino said he would oe delighted Ia meet
the Marines i'll the hills around Nata-
galpa and zlood would fow II such a
case.
He protested against the "cowardiy
actions of the Marines" IL NueVa Sc
govia This criticism was believed 10
be In objection To the MariaesNs extern
Sive airplane bomhingS. which had made
several rebel strunSholdS there IN
tenantablc.
Adyices here today placed San6inc's
strength at from 100 10 600 men.
Some communication lines between
Managua and Matagalpa were eur. /:
was suggested that this was done by
Sandiao. who IS not anxious 90 have his
whereabouts definitely known,
Mounted Forces.
The latest advicrS received here. how
ever. said the rebel leader WAS in Ci,aIro
ESquinaS, small village southeast N
Matagalpa. In the last few days he
has worked from northwest y. Malta
galpa, which Is the center Of sich
coffee growing district. toward the
south. He Is perfectly familiar With The
Topography ~ that district, having
Joined Gen Monca6A III tGSs Secttcn
almcS, a year aG'N When McacaGa MAS
head " the Liberal fcTces warning
against the Conservative Osas govern
ment
These adVtces place the number ci
SANDING followers at 10. They are
mounted ON fast horses and travel ~
night III order ~ eNade scouting planes
Flyers who returned IrNm MagasS,sNs
Yesterday said they had NOT $ern
Sand,no, Strengthening the r<liet thar
he getS under heavy cover during the
day, The rebel leader Is believed IL hn
headed Iar MlS NAV ae,ut 50 miles IL
the south oS Mataealga and near Sle
Gta,,de.
Nariue Garrison sSe,
FereisnerS arriving irrm Masagaila
said the recent arrival " Sand,.iN near
there had eauSed ANXIETY eera,,Se ne
was believed u have NQo UeH AZ thas
time there wcre cnS ~ Marines In
Masasaipa, but tN,sav there are ntsS
than 30. aud Il Is believed tAlS taSArVS
ample nruteVttTn
Mayine patrols CNrup;ed sam Rafael
tNi NWte, northwest NJ NagasallsA-
Sandsno was uhers hast Ssatug>iaS as
cordtns tN Carleton Reals, representative
af the Nation, weekly mas asins pub
ilaaed III New Nak Heals, Who arrived
here, said he had spent I'VE hours With
SankisnA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-10
HUDSON IS REELECTED.
EsltimGle Man Again Heads Re
isiI Day Goods Association.

EEW YORK February ~ ~ The
Bsil0nai Retail DTy 6pyaA hhggcjaiiDb
81 Na ssVeItsefliH sllIluai eAHlyeniiuu
yesterday ,s~eiecied Ralph T. Hudson
81 Baltimore No ct president
Vlce presidents electA0 included H.
T. FsDnIn9bJti, Jackson. MiEs fyf iils
fsGDths Frederic n. hyTes, indianapolis,
lad fof lie Middle Weht sad r.
ncL. Hsdimd. Seattle, Wash. tn the
West
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
Novel instrument
Will Concert AT
Washington Park

Felix Vartiz, general advertising
manager Of the Companis Manufae-
turera de Cigarros Gel Aguila," will
arrive in Brownsville Friday after
noon to supervise the concert to be
given in this city from 1880 to s
o'clock Friday evening on Washing
ton Square through the auditorium
orthophonic V~ictrola. a product Of
the Victor Talking Machine Co.
This instrument is considered un-
usual because of its magnifying
powers. 1t is being used in demon
STATIONS in Mexico and special per-
mission was obtained in order that
il might be brought to Brownsville.
IL will be taken back TO Matamoros
Immediately after the concert.
The following telegram was re-
ceived from Vertiz in reply to one
asking permission for a concert in
this city. The permit was obtained
by @. G. Richardson. manager Of the
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.
Il am ordering representative to
give you q concert tomorrow night
as you wish. Please accept il in
the name Of our company, in the
name Of Mexican industry and Of all
Mexican people as 4 sample Of friend
ship to you and your country. Sin
cerely, Vertiz."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
RATE FARLEY
POSTPONED
Request for Suspension
New Citrus Rate Fill
ed With |. c. c.

The informal conference between
representatives Of railroads serving
the Valley and shippers and growers
on the citrus fruit rates to go into
effect July s, scheduled to be held
in Brownsville Thursday, has been
postponed indefinitely.
An application was filed June 10
with the Inter1ate Commerce Com
mission by the Rio Grande Valley
Citrus Growers association Of Mer-
cedes requesting suspension Of the
new rates, and raj representatives
stated it would be impossible. to dis
cuss adjustment Of the rates until
action is taken BY the commission,
A request for suspension will also
be filed. By the Texas Wholesale
Fruit and Vegetable Dealers, &C.
cording to information received from
Ed Byers Of Fort Worth. secretary
Of the organization. The applica-
ton will be filed prior to June %,
the rules OF the commission requir-
ing filing of such applications at
least ten days prior 20 the date the
new tariff goes into effect.
At a recent conference with Mis-
WA 4 A&AAAA ~ AOAlAAGAA = aGAAA
representatives, the rail men stated
they were assured their roads would
maintain the Valley on a competitive
basis with Florida. The Florida cit
rus fruit rates are now in process Of
REIMBURSEMENT. and no definite rate
can be fixed by the southwestern
lines until the southeastern rates
are established. Under the rules Of
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion the railroads are permitted to
establish competitive rates on agri-
cultural commodities where il can be
shown that one section has a decided
advantage.
The new tariffs, scheduled to 20
into effect July 8, increase tho
freight rate on Valley citrus frui,
approximately 90 per cent. This
would result in an average increase
Of IS and rs cents per box on all
citrus fruit shipped from this terri
tory.
Representatives OF carriers an.
nounced that as soon as the Inter
state Commerce Commission act:
upon the petitions for suspension
they will meet with the Valley ship.
pers n growers and discuss estab-
lishment Of rates designed to give
this section protection against Flor
ida competition.
Under the present rates the Valley
has considerable advantage in West.
Mississippi territory, but application
OF the new rate, with its heavy in
crease, would practically exclude
Valley fruit from territory where II
= now competing with Florida pro-
duction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
Smith Believes
Change Is Needed

NEW YORK, June 22.-LPJ-Gov-
ernor Alfred E. Smiths views on pro-
hibition are unchanged.
He was asked BY the New York
World:
in view Of the questions raised at
Houston about Norman Z. Mack's
statements The World wishes to
know: Have you changed your be-
lief that there should be amendment
Of the present prohibition provi-
sions?"
II have not" the governor replied.
Since passage of the prohibition
amendment, Governor Smith has
maintained il was improper because
adopted without a referendum to the
people and that under the amendment
each state should be privileged to
decree the alcoholic content of its
beverages.
The World. an ardent supporter OF
the governor for the democratic
presidential nomination, and a foe
Of prohibition, has been urging him
strongly not to straddle on the ques-
ton.
The governor refused to elaborate
on his views after he had given his
answer TO The Worlds question.
When asked whether be desired e.
comment on who the vice presidential
nominee might be. he said:
Il am not handling that end of II.
That Is something the convention II
capable Of working out. believe
that collective judgment in such mat
tiers is always best"
The heat at Houston drew an ex-
preston Of sympathy from the gov
ernor for those who will have 70
work out the political problems Of
the party next week.
i just received a telegram from
George Van Nance (the governors
pre-convention campaign manager)
and he tells me il Is ninety-five de-
grees IN the shade down there" said
the governor.
District Attorney Banton. who
comes from that section. told ne be-
lore he left this city that IL is Gus
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
Two Arrested On
Liquor Charges

Martin Martinez. charged with vio-
iation Of the United States liquor
law, was still being held in the Cam
eron county jail Friday as a result
Of inability 10 make 5000 bond, &C
cording to Z. X. Goodrich, United
States commissioner
Martinez and Ventura Garcia, who
has already made $500 bond, we're ar
rested Tuesday afternoon by r. l..
Campbell. customs inspector, and NJ
o. Robinet. border patrol inspector
on a river road in the vicinity Of the
Brownsville Country club. Four g.
gallon jugs Of mescal were confis-
Gated.
In a written statement. made be-
fore Commissioner Goodrich, both
men admitted that the liquor had
been struggled across the Rio Grande
river from Mexico for sale in this
country.
The liquor was taken from an auto
mobile in which the men were rid
ing, arresting officers declared.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
Smiths Picture
Will Be Deleted
From News'Fil

NEW YORK. June 22.-tP-The
picture Of Governor Smith in the
prohibition film. "Deliverance,'
which his friends said placed him in
an unfsvorsble light. Is TO be de-
leted.
Officials OF the Stanley Advertis-
ing company. which Is making the
film for Robert Z. Corradini, re-
search secretary ~ the World
League Against Alcohol. said it
would be delivered without the flash
Of the governor.
The film is q pictorial dramatiza-
tion OF two books on prohibition by
Professor Irving Fisher of Yale.
George b. Graves, secretary to the
governor. had written news reel COM
p~anies. from one Of whom the ex-
cerpt of the governor vas purchased,
warning them that use Of the gov
ernor's pictures for commercial pur-
poses would not be allowed.
z. j. Zehrung, director Of the mo-
ton picture bureau Of the Y. NJ
c. A., which was to distribute the
film. said II the picture Of the gov
ernor appeared in the film without
his consent the organization would
under no circumstances permit il to
appear in showings sponsored By the
Y. NJ. c. a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
German Arrives:
Negotiate For
Go With CarIin

Jack German, we'll known welter-
weight wrestler Of Hutchinson. Kans.,
has arrived here and negotiations are
under way TO match him with Johnny
Carlin, Scandinavian weller champion
who arrived in the Valley recently,
according to Chief Reynolds, pro-
moter.
German has been on the mat for
many years and has graduated from
the lightweight ranks to the welter.
He was the light weight champion
for four years and has many wins to
his credit as q weller.
lie came here from Dallas where
he has had several matches recently.
German, known to mat followers as
4 tough little Dutchman," is in fine
shape and wants to get into action
before the Valley fans, Reynolds
states.
Carlin gave an exhibition before
the Athletic club at San Benito
Thursday night and made a favorable
impression on the smoker gathering.
Matamoros interests are enthusi-
astic and are seeking 10 have a bout
between the welters staged in that
city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
Creager on Way
To Houston Meet

r. B. Creager. republican national
committeeman from Texas, who has
been serving on a special committee
to confer with Herbert Hoover rela-
tive to the national campaign. left
Washington Thursday night and will
arrive in Houston Sunday night. he
will remain in the latter city until
the close Of the democratic national
convention as an observer for the re-
publican national committee,
Organization for the republican ma
tional campaign was completed by the
special committee aad the party
standard bearers in Washington
Thursday. but definite campaign
plans will not be announced until aft
er the democratic convention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
WATERPROOF
CELEBRATION
Ample Supply To BE
Provided at Various
Points In City

Albert Putegnat, manager of ths
Brownsville plant Of the Central
Power & Light company, will place
kegs of ice water at strategic spots
in the downtown section Of the city
July Fourth IS a special service "a
out-of-town visitors to the celebra-
ton, G. w. bennett. general chair
man OF the celebration committee
announced Friday.
The places for the water kegs are
to be selected by bennett.
information has been received By
Fred Latham, chairman of the pa.
rade committee. that the height OF
floats must not exceed Is feet and
the width must not exceed rs feet
The dimensions we're furnished BY
the builders Of the new Gateway
bridge, over which the parade is
scheduled to pass.
Automobile stickers announcing
the celebration have been printed and
will be distributed all yer the Val
ley. it Is said.
All Valley newspapers will carry
advertisements outlining the day.
activities and placards will be dis.
played in the leading business houses
in all Valley towns.
All committees were reported
working smoothly Friday with the
exception of the speakers committee
G.. G. Richardson, manager of the
Brownsville Chamber OF Commerce
announced.
Considerable trouble is being ex.
perienced in securing prominent
speakers for the bridge opening pro.
gram, he said, apd unless men OF
prominence can be secured, the
speakers program will be omitted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
Special Rates Are
Announced by vi. p,

Summer excursion rates have been
announced by both the Southern Pa
cific and Missouri Pacific lines re-
Gently.
A $40 Fourth Of July excursion rate
from Brownsville to Galveston 10 be
on sale July 3 with a final return
date Of July 9Th has been announced
by the Missouri Pacific lines. Pro-
portionally low rates will be given
all other Valley cities.
Another round trip rate OF fare
and a half between all points on the
Missouri Pacific lines to be on sale
July 3 with a return limit of July
s also has been announced.
The Southern Pacific lines has an
nounced a round trip rate to Cali
fornia for $500 and also a special
rate to Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
Central Group OF
Valley Legion to
Be R~eorganized

HARLINGEN, June PA meeting
Of the Valley central committee Of the
American Legion, composed of two
representatives of each Of the IL
posts in the Valley, met Thursday
night Mt the city hail in Hariingen
and made steps toward reorganiza-
tion of the committee
Several members cf the committee
have left the Valley and others are
contemplating leaving, it was stated
at the meeting. The purpose Of the
reorganization ~ 70 fill these va
cancies. A committee Of three was
appointed to visit all the posts and
secure nominations and TO confer
as to the future functions and activ-
tiles Of the central committee. The
committee In to report at the next
meeting TO be held in Harlingen
July 6.
The matter Of uniforms to be worn
BY the Valley delegates 70 the ma
tional convention to be held in San
Antonio was discussed but no defin-
tie decision was reached.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
Montero Takes Charge
Of Mexican Consulate


L. Lopez Montero, formerly az
tached to the Mexican consulate at
Kansas City and who succeeds A. Z.
Vazquez at the Brownsville post,
took charge of the local office FRI
day and was conducting all bust
ness.
Vasquez with his wife and two
children are TO leave Saturday for
Kansas City, whree he will take the
post vacated by Montero. He will
stop over in San Antonio and visit
at the consul generals office there,
he said.
VasqueE has visited many Of his
friends. but fears that he has missed
. few in the last-minute rush. and
wishes to thank them for their aid
during his stay here, he said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
Jones to Speak
AT Round Rock

AUSTIN. Texas. June 22.-R-
Jesse Jones, Houston capitalist and
mentioned as a democratic ~presiden-
tial possibility. has agreed to speak
July Is at the "Old Settlers" re-
union at Round Rock, which thou
sands are expected to attend, it vas
announced here.
Mr.. Jones address will be deliv-
cred on Tennessee" day, fourth day
of the affair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
DRY Law
Continues from pare one

tContinued from psge one.1
mainder Will be obtained early in the
balloting, which is expected to begin
next Thursday. two days after the
convention meets.
The driving force OF the Smith op-
position is expected Il be furnished
with the arrival here tonight OF Sen
ator James A. Reed of Missouri. He
IS coming to press his own candidacy
for the democratic nomination and
has served notice that he intends "a
fight to the finish.
One Of the foremost questions 20
ing the rounds Of hotel Hobbies and
other places where leaders gather II
where the favorite son votes in the
convention will 60 when the break
comes in the balloting. The Smith
men candidly concede that they have
little chance Of getting some Of this
strength, but they are looking with
considerable confidence on at leas.
part Of the delegations from such
favorite son states as Ohio, Indiana
Nebraska and Kansas. AS they see
It II they al pick up a batch OF
votes from those states nomination
of their favorite will be assured.
George O. ling
The idea Of those opposing Smith
ID not 80 much 70 form a coalition Us
to hold out a block of votes suffi-
cient 20 prevent his attaining a two
thirds majority. II they are sue
cessful In doing this they feel that
the convention eventually ard on 9
comparatively early ballot will begin
70 turn 10 some other candidate.
Another candidate besides Reed
viii reach Houston today. He is
Senator George Of Georgia, who has
the endorsement Of his state organ
ization and Is expected TO draw some
strength from Florida. Alabama and
perhaps South Carolina and some
other Of the southern states. George
will open headquarters at the Rice
hotel. where Smith. Reed and Cordell
Hull Of Tennessee. already have their
main convention offices.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22

VIENNA, June 22.-tP-All tele-
phone communication between Vi
emma and Belgrade has ceased, Civ
ing rise to much anxiety here con-
corning the situation in Jugo-Slavia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
Buck Magee Is Given
Preliminary Trial

The preliminary trial OF Buck
Magee, Santa Maria resident, charged
with assault with intent to murder in
connection with the shooting 81
Pedro Martinez near Santa Maria two
weeks ago, was held before Justice
Geruasa at Los Indios Friday after
noon.
County Attorney vi. r. Hall left
Friday noon to be present az tbs
hearing.
Martinez was shot through the
body. but had recovered sufficiently
to attend the hearing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22
THREE KILLED
IN BELGRADE
AFTER
Communication Brok-
en- with Vienna; 9TH
er Protests Feared i'm
Deputies Staying

VIENNA, June 22.-tP-All tele-
phone communication between vi
emma and Belgrade has ceased, Civ
ing rise to much anxiety here con-
corning the situation in Jugo-Slavia.
ZAGREB, Croatia, June 22.-fP9-
After a night of rioting which fol-
lowed tie staying OF two peasant
deputies In parliament. order was
restored today only after all troops
IN the vicinity had been modified.
A police checkup TODAY revealed
that four persons had been slain in
the rioting. Sixty-two others were
injured and so were under arrest to-
day.
BELGRADE, Jugo-Slavia. June %.
-tP)-Slaying of two peasant depu-
ties by q government deputy during
a session Of parliament has resulted
IN bleodshed in Zagreb. Croatia,
their stronghold.
Three civilians were killed and
seven dangerously wounded and zen
policemen seriously injured in riot
ing there.
Students and workmen united in
demonstrations against Father An
ton koroshetz, minister Of interior,
whom they blame for all the recent
bloodshed in Jugo-Slayia. Police at
tempting to hah the demonstrations
were attacked and used their wcap-
n freely.
Power lines were cut and the city
was plunged in darkness. This add
ed to the general confusion and ter
ror caused by the rioting and the
continuous shooting.
The demonstrators launched an
attack on the Corso Cafe. which IS
frequented by officials and politi-
clans. All the windows were smash
ed, the furniture was thrown in the
street and policemen on guard at
tackled with clubs, stones and re-
volvers.
Attempting TO curb the demon
stration, police fired, killing three
civilians and wounding many othGa.
The students and workmen than
attacked the Jagerhof Cafe, which
IS also patronized by government Of
ficials. Another battle with the po-
lice took place.
It was feared that the arrival of
the bodies of slain Deputies Paul
Raditeh and DR.. Basaritchek. at Ia
greb today would be the occasion Of
renewed disorder.
Stefan Rsditch, uncle Of Paul, who
was shot during the affray in the
chamber, was stated 70 be in q Sc
rious condition.
Punica Ratchitch, the slayer, is
awaiting trial on chrages Of having
committed two murders and having
attempted ~our other murders. When
charged with the crimes, he ex-
claimed:
81 am ready to be taken out i'm
mediately and shot without trial. /
have fulfilled my task"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-22

tomary for them to transact their
business early in the day. or in the
late afternoon or evening, and to
dodge the midday heat BY resting
in their homes.
AT that rate, II nay be necessary
for them to have night sessions in
order to get through with their
business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-11-11

ship into II descriptive groups as fol-
lows: "Geologists, biologists, anthro-
biologists, chemists and astronomers
including many scientific men: writers
of prose, poetry and editorials-mostly
literary men; painters, engravers and
sculptorS-all men of genius; doctors,
dentists, physicians and specialists
but no quackS; lawyers-but no shy
sters; Army and Navy officers - all
heroes: teachers and professors, and
some educators: preachers and min
isters-all divines; bankers and f1nan-
ciers; designers of buildings-all archi-
tects; statesmen, diplomats, secretaries,
directors. chiefs, superlnLendentS, chief
clerks, Office holders and others; some
400 in all, and absolutely select.
Scanning the list of members of the
Cosmos Club is like reading Who's
Who although reading Who's Who
is not like reviewing the membership of
the club. 1t is specifically mentioned
in the bylaws that the club shall be
composed of men who have done meri-
torious original work in science. litera-
ture or the fine arts; who though not
occupied in science. literature or the
fine arts, are we'll known to be culti-
waited in specific department thereof
who are recognized as distinguished in
learned profession or In public service.
Consequently, the roll reveals names
that are known in intellectual circles