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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
SCHEDULE
. CHANGE ASKED
State Commission to Study
Readjustments At
Meeting Soon

AUSTIN. Dec. Exchanges IN
fire insurance rates on dwellings,
boarding houses, .rooming houses,
oil properties and numerous other
schedules will be considered by the
Texas insurance commissions at
hearings to start Jan. 10, 1880, It has
announced.
Among the scheduled changes and
adjustments to be considered were:
Reasonableness Of numerous rate
changes recently made on many fire
insurance schedules.
Dwelling, boarding and roomfng
houses.
The Is per cent reduction on fire
proof buildings.
The IS per cent reduction on
sprinklered buildings.
Optional 80 per cent reduced rate
and co-insurance clause.
Vacancy permits.
Temporary rates for sprinklered
buildings and contents.
Short rate cancellation.
Mercantile and special hazard ex-
posure tables and rules.
Petroleum properties.
Household furniture.
Lightning rod protection, In cities
and towns.
Endorsement fee for local agents.
Term insurance on blanket poll
cieS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
BROOKS AIRMEN
MAY FLY HERE

Because Of the good flying con-
ditions usually prevailing between
San Antonio and Brownsville. as
well as the courteous treatment re-
ceived here, Brooks Field classes
may make several -crosS-country
flights here in the future, G. C..
Richardson. chamber Of commerce
secretary. has been informed by
Capt. Claire L. Chennault, air corps,
director Of flying.
Three student classes will prob
ably fly here IN 1880 if plans can be
worked out, Chennault wrote Rich
ardson. Each class will have be-
tween Is and so filters. besidel many
officers who Will come to Browns
VILE In connection with the flights.
Permission to store gasoline and
oils at the international airport
win be asked Of the Pan-American.
Richardson said. The students VIII
be quartered at Fort Brown and en-
tertained during their visits ny
Brownsville, he believes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Ortiz Recital Friday

A grand concert will be given IN
the high school auditorium Friday
evening at $3.50. Antonio Ortiz. di-
rector Of Beethoven Musical acad-
emies Of Brownsville and Monter-
rey. has announced.
Among those to be presented are
Miss Aurora Ortiz Leyraud. piano,
graduate OF the academy In Mon
terrey and founder Of the one here:
FS.ss Eva Leyraud de Ortiz; and
Prof. Severe q. Cara.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26

The dresses and coats
marked with a nesU
price and placed in this
group are convincing ex-
arnples of the tremen-
dous possibilities for saw
ing that are always to be
found in a ]. 9. Penney
Store.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Times Do Change

The moving finger writes. and
having writ....." and times do
change. IN the opinion Of former
Hospital Steward Joseph Dykstra
first stationed at Port Blown IN
1893.
The city has improved something
like 1000 per cent since I was trans
ferred from here to Fort Jefferson.
Dry Tortugas, off Key West, June
IA, 1898" Mr.. Dykstra said here Co
day.
In 1898 only q few soldiers were
stationed at Fort Brown, says MIR.
Dykstra. Brownsville was q ramn-
ling little Mexican settlement. Sec
ond 1t. G. B. Drake, 5th Cavalry,
was IN charge OF the fort.
Mr.. Dykstra enlisted in the army
in 1883 and was returned in 1908.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
CLAY-MDAVITT
IN new STORE
Larger Stock Of Merchandise
Being Laid In BY
Company

a r. -er and complete line OF
implements and hardware Is be-
Ing put in by Clay and McDavitt,s
store In their new quarters on Wash
ington street. The firm has moved
from its old quarters at 1927 Eliza
beth.
The firm has operated in Browns
vile Tor the past is years. Their
1loor space IS almost doubled. John
Deere and Kelly implements will
be carried.
NO increase II personnel IS ex-
pected, the owners said today. Three
men viii work IN the front in the
hardware and implements depart
ment while two viii be employed In
the saddle shop.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Deep Water Project
Asked Reconsidered
fgneclal TO the HeraIdl

100000 -
HAEINCEN, Dec. 20 II has
been learned from a reliable source
that J.. B. Chambers, ST., chairman
OF the Arroyo Colorado Navigation
District. has been in Washington
comforting with the board Of Army
engineers asking that the Valleys
deep water project be reopened and
reconsidered with the idea in view
or developing the Arroyo Colorado
as the Valley port.
The new board OF directors Of
The Harlingen Chamber Of Com
merce will call Mr.. Chambers be-
fore them immediately after the
first Of the year, according TO one
OF the members, 70 make a report
Of his activities Of the past few
weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Mexico Cuts Military
Expenditures For 80

MEXICO CITY. Dec. 26.-Loca-
zion OF the highway that is TO link
Mexico City with Oaxaca. southern
Mexico. has been concluded by the
Ministry Of Communications. and
construction OF this road. which IS
part OF the projected Canada-to-
Cape Horn Pan American highway,
Is expected to begin early in 1880.
The most difficult stretch Of the
route IS in the mountain region of
san Andres Dinicuit and Tamazul-
pan, but engineers who have studied
the district are optimistic. saying
the road can be built there without
tremendous difficulty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Postoffice w orkers
Clearing Xmas Deluge

The deluge OF letters and parcels
which poured from over the nation
into Brownsville during the holi-
DAYS IS being rapidly disposed Of,
Postmaster @. T. bennett said
today.
On one train Christmas Eve 5000
letters were received here. On two
trains there arrived $50 sacks Of
letters and parcels for citizens Of
Brownsville.
1T was a great Christmas" says
Mr.. bennett.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Girls Born

HARLINCEN. Dec. ga baby
Girl was born TO Mrs. g. w. Witten-
back Monday at the Valley Bap-
list HOSPITAL here.
Mrs. Wittenback and baby are
both doing well at their home 514
East Hartman.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. w. Gate, sl4
East Buchanan. also are the proud
parents Of a baby girl. born on the
22nd at the Valley Baptist Hospital.
Poland's population is now slight
Nv more than 100000.
Modern farming methods are be-
ing adopted In Poland.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26

All these new-priced coats and dresses are
authentic copies of the most successful Winter
creations. For in Paris and New York :.
where the new styles are launched. the ]. c..
Penney buyers are given first choice Of the
fashion highlights of the season. All the
smart details of Winter styles are apparent
in this extraordinary collection.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
La Feria Woman Is
Rapidly Recovering

HARLINGEN. Dec. 26.-Mrs. j.
ID. Degotche, La Feria. is doing nice
" after an operation Monday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31

AS far as could be ascertained at
late hour Wednesday, two contest
ants in the oratorical contest, which
started last Friday in the Oakland
Opera house, third and fourth floors
of the Hinebaugh building, at l o.
clock a. H., We're still in hot argu-
ment, which had been in progress
ever since Saturday morning.
George Giessman, believing in the
old adage that "the last shall be the
first" entered at the last minute and
began his outburst on the State road
scandal in the Democratic household;
continued with a view into the ex-
penses connected with "road opening"
celebrations in Maryland, and closed
with few remarks on the gifts Of
silverware and yacht which Cover
nor Richie is accused by the House
of having obtained thru scarcity of
cement and asphalt.
Bill Browning, altho out Of order,
rose to his feet time after time to
exclaim that every time George OPP
ened his mouth he saw a tea pot of
oil, and this started the argument,
which is still believed to be at full
tilt. Col. Bell suggested that the an
nouncement of the prize winners be
postponed until April FOOLS day. His
suggestion was adopted.
When the audience departed Sat
urday evening Col. Bell caught Mr..
Giessman in a characteristic pose as
he threw sentence after sentence in
to Bill Browning's ears.
''Etaoin Etaoin ETA" Geo. Says
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31

spoons flour, IL cups milk, 1 cup
American cheese, grated; salt, p
small onion, Y small green pepper,
1 pimento, diced; or medium sized
boiled potatoes.
Melt butter, stir in -four, add milk.
Cook 2 minutes, add cheese, stir I'M
til cheese is melted, season to taste.
Add onion, green pepper and pimen-
to. Place layer of diced potatoes in
buttered baking dish, then layer of
sauce, repeating alternately, putting
sauce on top. Bake 20 minutes.
Potato Cheese Puff
One half cup milk, 4 h. pimento
cheese, grated; eggs, cups mashed
; potatoes, salt, pepper and paprika to
taste
Heat milk in double boiler, add
cheese and beat until smooth, then
add to the mashed potatoes. Season
the mixture, and add the egg yolks
which have been beaten very lightly.
Last of all, fold in the stiffly beaten
whites OF eggs, and pour the mixture
into a butte-al baking dish. Place in
hot oven and lake until firm and
brown.
Fruit Salad Delight
Place slice of pineapple on let
tuce leaf. On this half pear is
placed, with the rounding side up
and a garniture of cream cheese
moistened with French dressing, or
cream, forced through pastry bag.
This salad may be further garnished
with halves of kumquats.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31
BITTINGER.

This one thought may ever sweeten,
Even life's most bitter cup,
You, in truth, are never beaten,
Save when you, yourself give up.
Mrs. Charles H. Wiley was called
to her parental home, last Sunday, by
the serious illness of her father, Mr.
William Brenneman, at his home in
the Meadow Mountain settlement.
Constable Andrew Shartzer and
school attendance officer John L. Fitz-
water, of Oakland, were in this COM
munity one day last week on official
business.
Miss Ruth Brenneman, who has
been confined to her home since
Christmas, by an attack of measles,
was able to return to her studies at
the Grantsville High school last Mon
day.
Simon Brenneman is now employed
in erecting saw mill, near Grants
vile, for the Back Creek Lumber
COilpdHy.
Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Buckle spent
last Sunday as guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Deitel, at their home
near Jennings,
For some days past, the ground in
this section has been covered by a
thick covering of ice, affording the
best shedding of the season and de-
lighting the young folks with the OPP
portunity for coasting.
Clarence White and son, Lester, of
Jennings passed through this village
last Sunday afternoon.
Rev. E. E. Campbell was doing
some pastoral work in the Meadow
Mountain congregation last week.
Suoscribe for The Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31
THE HOMEMAKERS CORNER
BY MISS ELSIE BENTHIEN
Home Demonstration Agent
Cheese-A Healthful Food

Cheese-A Healthful Food
Cheese should be a part of every
diet. 1t is an extremely healthful
food, containing more of the life,
growth and strength essentials than
perhaps any other single food, milk
excepted.
Baked Potatoes and Cheese
Six large baked potatoes, p lb.
Pimento or American cheese, grated;
1-3 cup hot milk, 2 teaspoons salt, Is
teaspoon paprika.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise
and scoop out the centers. Mash
thoroughly. Add cheese to hot milk
and beat with egg beater until
smooth. Mix with the potatoes, add
seasoning and whip until light and
creamy. Refill the potato shells, re-
turn to a hot oven and bake until
brown on top.
Potatoes O'Brien
Two tablespoons butter, 2 table
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31
Started Very Orderly

The contest started very orderly,
and aside from the orations being eX-
tremely long winded and filled with
"hooey," politeness reigned supreme.
Walter Dawson gave up" following
Jerry Stanton's smooth flow, and he
presented him an olive branch as a
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31

The crowd was tremendous as ex-
emplifed by John Forman, Guy Yut-
zy, Charles Sprague, Andrew Con
der, Henry Lauer and Wade Hine-
baugh, and they enjoyed the contest
staged thru Scoop and The Republi-
can, as can be seen from the accom-
panying photo of John Forman, who
was snapped just as Joseph Harmed
came to the only humorous part OF
his whole Grafton
Tickling The Funnyb0ne
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31
EXTRA WRONG FONTS
By Scoop

By Scoop

This calendar was made by Arch
ibaldson of pressroom fame, and it
hangs above his kelly" press. Fri
day, clean up; Saturday, count up;
Sunday, rest up, maybe; Monday, line
up; Tuesday, speed up; Wednesday,
gallop; Thursday, blow up"
This remarkable piece of "blank
verse" comes from a man who has
had lot Of experience from the in
side looking out
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31
Let 1t Rather Be Healed

Lift up the hands that hang down
and the feeble knees; and make
straight paths for your feet, lest that
which is lame be turned out of the
way; but let it rather be healed
Heb II ~. l3.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31

The only accident to mar the oc-
casion happened during the general
exit on Saturday morning when it
was seen that nothing could stop the
argument over teapots and road scan
dals. One OF the plush-bottomed
rockers was turned over the head Of
Michael Maroney in the rush and he
wasn't found until a search had been
instituted by G. A. Fraley, Of the
Garrett National, whose furnace had
not been attended to. Three Of Oak
lands physicians got him in shape
to be photographed.
COnvalescent
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31
Hooelessness of Hypocrisy

For what Is the hope of the hypo
God taketh away his soul? Will God
hear his cry when trouble cometh
, upon him?-Job 81 s, 8.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31

Free meals are being given to the
two by Oakland's restaurants as a
publicity stunt, to see which one will
last the longer. Neither show any
signs of weakness.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31
Our Possessions

i will place no value ON anything
have or possess, except in its rela
ton to the Kingdom of Jesus Christ
David Livingstone.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31
Familiar FingerDrints

From one of Oakland's Emily Post
or according to Hoyle enthusiasts;
GO. Leave this house! And never
darken my guest towel again"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31
Lesson for February 3
THE HOLY SCRIPTURES

LESSON TEXT-I Tim 3:l4-l7:
Ps. 1S:7-l4
GOLDEN TEXT-Open thou mine
eyes, that | may behold wondrous
things out OF thy Jaw
PRIMARY TOPIC-Our Bible
JUNIOR TOPIC-Our Bible.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-Why Read the Bible?
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
lC-What the Bible is For.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31

Anxiety is felt for five dogs which,
until recently were seen daily tag
ging after Joe Buster Keaton" Con
der, mailman deluxe, during his daily
deliveries. 1t was rumored that Joe
kept sausages on hand for his admir-
ers. Failure of Harry Miller to keep
him supplied with weiners may be
the cause of this.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31

''Not all the bad bills are passed
by counterfeiters," Archibald" says.
LET US not forget our legislatures "
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31

Currency is covered with germs,
says warning from one of the
health services. Scoop, Archibald
son and the boss are very we'll and
healthy thus far, thank you.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-01-31

Dave Walter, who knows a lot a
bout Scoops escapades in the wilds
of West Virginia during the past few
weeks, wants ten inches Of this col
umn next week to tell The Republi-
can readers about them. If he can
tell Scoop where his SO hat, his ov-
ernight bag with lot of belongings
in it, and his brother-in-law's razor
are,' which were stolen in Morgan
town Sunday a week ago, he can
have fifteen inches.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
SCHOOL BILLS
BEFORE HOUSE
Reduction of Scholas-
tic Age From 7 to
6 Proposed

AUSTIN. Jan. I9.-R Both
branches of the legislature will de-
vote attention next week to educa-
tion bills, a number of which, in all
stages of development, are sched-
uled 10 come up for discussion.
The house will have before it a
proposal from the senate to make
scholastic age six to Is years i'm
stead Of to Is years, as 1t now is.
The senate las passed the measure
and n house committee has approved
it. II is estimated that the total
population Of school age would be
increased 10000 by the measure.
Another bill, introduced in each
house, would bridge the gap be-
tween the compulsory attendance
law and the csild labor law. As the
law now stands child must attend
until fourteen years old. The labor
law prohibits the child from work
ing until it is Is years old. II is
proposed to make the maximum at
tendance age Is years.
State superintendent of Schools
s. nj. N. Mars estimated today that
school revenues for the present year
will be sufficient TO guarantee sic
per capita. The present allotment Is
SIS per capita.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
ON
CRUISER BILL
IS INDICATED
Protracted Strug g lie
Predicted With Pro-
Rressives Leadin g
Opposition

Washington, Jan. 19.- up The
prospect Of a protracted struggle
against action on the cruiser con-
struction bill, with the possibility Of
a late tie-up Of senate legislation,
was foreseen today by leaders, point
ing to a persistent run Of debate 70
sustain this view.
Republican independents, led by
Norris, Nebraska, are opposed 70 the
measure, before the senate a year.
This group also is attempting TO
block confirmation of the nomination
OF Roy o. West. Two days have been
devoted to the West case and deter
mination Of il has been postponed
until Monday.
Meanwhile the senate il falling far
behind its regular schedule in dispo-
sition of the necessary appropriation
bills.
After waiting for action on the
Kellogg anti-war treaty, Chairman
Hale OF the senate naval committee
in charge Of the cruiser bill, now that
the pact is out Of the way, Is scan
ming the legislative situation anx'
iously. He already has made a de.
mand for longer daily sessions, and
this program probably will be adopted
next week.
He is confident Of the votes neces-
sary to pass the bill, approved year
ago by the house. Il would authorize
construction of 10 cruisers and ar
airplane carrier.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
HERALD GETS
MERGER
With PAPERS
Policies, Personnel Is
Unchanged Und er
New Arrangement,
Stein Announces

]. M. Stein, president of The
Brownsville Herald Publishing Com
pany, owners ard publishers Of The
Brownsville Herald, announced Sat
urday night the merging of the news
paper with Southwest Newspapers,
Inc, an organization Of Texas news
papers.
Southwest Newspapers, Inc, and
affiliated newspaper properties in
clude newspapers at Wichita Falls.
Waco. Port Arthur, Cleburne, Breek-
enridge, Mineral Wells and other
points. Among them are the Wichita
Falls Record-News and Wichita Falls
Times, the Waco News-Tribune and
Waco Times-Herald, the Port Arthur
News, the Austin American, Austin
Statesman, Port Arthur News, and
others.
Mr.. Stein will continue as president
of The Brownsville Herald Publishing
Company. and will continue to direct
the policies Of the newspaper.
Policies Unchanged
In connection with the change he
said:
"There will be no change in the
editorial policies or personnel of The
Brownsville Herald, which through
out its history OF nearly thirty-seven
years has worked consistently and
faithfully for the upbuilding of
Brownsville and the Lower Rio Gran
de Valley.
"The Valley is growing as never
Continued on page five.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
BOY
FOUND GUILTY
Atlanta Thrill Slay.
err Given Death
Penalty

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 19.-(P)-A
jury here today found George r
Harsh, wealthy former collegian,
guilty Of the murder of Aillard
Smith. drug store clerk, and SEN
fenced Harsh to die in the electric
chair March Is.
The defense announced motion for
a new trial would be filed imme-
diately.
Harsh, scion Of wealthy Milwau-
kee family, and frequenter Of ex-
elusive clubs here, while attending
Oglethorpe university, killed Smith
24-year-old drug store manager, dur
ing an attempted robbery last octo-
Der 10.
He confessed but a plea of not
guilty was entered by attorneys who
contended that he was a "constitu-
tional psycopath," incapable of dis.
tinguishing right from wrong. The
state, holding Harsh's confession
but not using it, contended he was
normal.
He and Richard Galiogly, collie
giate companion, held up the Smith
drug store.
Gallogly is awaiting trial on jan
uary 20.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
REBEL TROOPS
EXTEND Lines
Guatemala Insurgents
In Control of Three
Departments

WASHINGTON, Jan. i9.-(Pl-Dr.
Adrian Recinos. Guatemalan Minis
ter, reported tonight receipt Of a
telegram from his government an
nouncing the uprising in his country
now had extended to the department
Of QueZaltenango but that sufficient
troops had arrived on the scene to
control the situation.
The uprising, led by Colonel Fer
nando Morales, Jr., now controls
three departments. This new re-
port shows that the reyolutoinists
have moved westward and then
northward inland away from the ma
tional railway Of which they control
twenty miles Of line.
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 1a.-tF1-The
government tonight ordered its
troops in the state Of Chiapas to re-
double their vigilance along the
Guatemalan frontier and to observe
strict neutrality.
The GuatemRlan embassy here in
formed the government that authori-
ties we're in control Of the situation
and the revolutionary movement had
not assumed a grave character.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
four STATES
SEEK BANDITS
All Will Ask Extra.
dition of Nave and
Roberts

ALBANY. ". ", Jan. 19.-tP,-The
advance guard Of a company Of at
least four western police officers
were seeking to return to their re-
spective states with Clyde Rob-
erts, alias White Walker, and Fred
Nave, wanted in a series Of murders
and robberies, arrived here today.
Roberts and Nave were arrested a
few days ago in Buffalo when they
displayed large rolls Of money. Their
description was broadcast BY Buffalo
police and immediate replies were
received from four western states
Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Colo
rado.
Hugh d. Harper, chief Of police
Of Colorado Springs. called at the Of
flee Of Governor Roosevelt today to
present the formal request of his
state for the extradItion of Roberts,
who. he asserts, was a member OF "a
band that killed the president and
cashier Of bank in Lamar last sum-
Continued on Page Five.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-20
Little Relief In
Sight For Storm
Swept Sections

CHICAGO, Jan. 1e.-tPt- Unset
tied weather, with xain, snow and
changing temperatures. was the out
look for the middle west today, as II
emerged from the winters worst
storm, which swept six states and
killed eleven persons.
While the wind was of gale pro-
portions, the temperature did not
drop much below is above zero IN
the wake Of the storm. It's victims
were three persons in Missouri, one
in Mississippi, three in Illinois, two
in Kentucky and one each in Ohio
and Indiana.
Most Of the dead were killed BY
flying timber Of falling buildings.
although one was eleetrocuted and
another drowned.
Two men reported drowned in the
Ohio river near Madison, Ind. during
the storm were found alive today.
They had succeeded in swimming
ashore after the boat eapsiEed.