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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28
CHANG FACING
ANOTHER BATTLE

CHEEFOO, China, March 3D.
R-General Liu Chen-Nien re-
formed natinoal forces today eight
miles east of Chefoo in preparation
for another battle with the victo-
riouS troops of Marshal Chang
TSung-Chang.
Meanwhile subordinates Of Chang
attempted to get to the rear of the
national generals army and attack
him there.
Thus far occupation of Cheefoo
by the former Shantung war lord
has been peaceful and without dis
orders. 1t is understood Chang ac-
cepted 100000 gold from the Chi
nese chamber of commerce in re-
turn for his guarantee of no dis
orders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28

dition in connection with the ac-
tivities of the Wuhan and Kwang-
81 military clique opposition to the
Marking government.
Chang Kai-Shek, president OF
China, is said to have sought his
execution as a traitor, the move be-
ing vigorously opposed, however, by
other prominent figures in the ma
tionalist government, who protest
ed Ii came to Marking under 4
promise of immunity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28
JAPAN-CHINA N
ISSUE is SETTLED

TOKYO, March 28.-(P-The
Japanese general staff instructed
the commander of the japanese
gararisonS in Shantung province,
China, by telegraph today to COM
mence preparations for complete
withdrawal of his forces.
The action followed receipt of
the official report of the signing OF
the Chino-JapaneSe agreement on
the Tsinan incident at Marking
earlier in the day by C. T. Wang
and Minister Yoshizawa.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28

ems clubs-are confident that sales
will show greater volume each day
during the next two weeks.
Madame Schumann-Heink will
sing in the Fair Park auditorium
here at 8:15 on the evening OF
April Is. The concert here is the
only one she will give in the VAL
ley or nearer the Valley than Aus
tin on this her farewell tour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28
Folders and Booklets
Skillfully Executed

This Agency, with a staff of skilled
workers, artists and printers at it's
comamnd. is in a position to prepare
for you, folders and booklets of the
first quality. Anything from small
flyers" or letter inserts to artistic
booklets and folders of the highest
quality and workmanship. We will
be glad to submit dummy" and
plans for your approval. No obliga-
ton of course. James Advertising
Agency, Inc, Hidalgo Bank Bldg,
Mercedes. Phone 309.
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IS INDICATED
FOR
Especial to The Herald)

HARLINGEN, March 28.-Indica-
tons that the house for the con-
cert of Madame Ernestine Schu-
mann-Heink, contralto. would be
a complete "sell-out" before the
date Of her appearance here were
strengthened yesterday by the
heavy ticket sales the first day they
were offered.
Ticket sales yesterday amounted
to more than 90-far more than
was expected as it was announced
only the day before that seats
would be sold Immediately. Off
Gals of organizations backing the
concert-the Kiwanis, Lions and
Business and Professional Wom-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28
K
r o SHIP AGROUND

CHERBOURG, March 28.-(P)-
Passengers were taken from the
Cunard liner Pennsylvania this
morning in Lighters after it ran
aground on a sandy beach as 1t
neared the harbor. 1t had prev
iously struck a rock off Ormon-
ville-La-Rogue, but had pulled it.
self off with its own power.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28

Napoleon said an army fights on
its stomach, and the United States
war department believes in Napo-
leon.
So the war department has or
dered every officer below the rank
Of major to learn how to cook, and
here at Fort Leonard Wood, near
Baltimore. IA such officers are
taking a three-month course in the
kitchen.
And that's why the army is SC
pessimistic about the possibilities
OF picking up any avoirdupois in
Uncle Sans service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28
LEADER
COMMITS SUICIDE

SHANGHAI, March 25.-(P-It
reported here today that WI
TIE Hui, venerable nationalist
statesman. committed suicide at
Marking following the reported ex-
ecution Of Ii Chai-Sum, governor
of Canton, at II a. m. WI. one of
three guarantors of Lis safety, felt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-28
GOVERNOR OF
CANTON KILLED
Chinese Nationalists Be-
head Man Promised
F Immunity

NANKING, China, March 3D.
P-Li Chai-Sum, governor of Can
ton, was reported here today to
nave been executed at IL a. m. The
report was given general credence,
although it could not be confirmed.
LII was arrested March Is shortly
after he arrive0 at Marking to at
tend the K~uomintang congress,
concluding its sessions today.
Charges against him involved Sc
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the execution meant a disgrace he
was unwilling to face.

SHANGHAI, China, March 28.-
tP-Official announcement was
made today that Feng Yu-Hsiang,
once know as the Christian general,
whose attitude toward the conflict
between the central government at
Marking and the Wuhan opposition
had been uncertain, has declared
himself on the side of Marking.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
VOTERS GO TO
POLLSFRIDAY
Irrigation Bonds Will Be
Passed On In Box
Ranch Section

Voters Of Cameron county water
Improvement district No. Is will pass
on a $1.650.O00 bond issue Friday.
Purpose of the bond issue Is to pro-
vide funds for the construction OF
a modern irrigation system for 49,
900 acres in the Box ranch section.
Estimates as made up by engin-
GERS previous to the election call for
concrete-lined laterals, and two res
ervoirs each with an $4,000 acre
feet capacity. -Four hundred sep
crate meters are also included in
the specifications.
Parts OF the Laguna Vista, the
Dixie development company and the
Cuates irrigation company tracts
are included in the district. The
Bax ranch citrus groves are the
principal Developments In the Sec
tion.
The office building on the ranch
has been designated as the polling
place.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
MERRIMAN TO
PENALTY
TO SOCIETY
. ay Of Life
Finds World
Celebrating

HUNTSVILLE, Tex, Nov. 25.-tFl
His last hope apparently gone,
Lee Roy Merriman faced q bleak
Thanksgiving Day in the death cell
at the state penitentiary. his elec-
trocution set for early tomorrow.
Following Governor Dan Moody's
refusal to intervene for Merriman,
convicted in Dallas OF criminal as
sault, only court order could save
the condemned man, and it was
considered unlikely an order would
be issued.
Yesterday, after his brother spent
q fruitlesS day seeking Governor
Moody 10 appeal for snort stay In
which the young mans mental con-
dition might be investigated, there
was a report court order would
be asked in Dallas. but no substan-
tiation OF this report could be OBJ
tanned.
Governor Moody's refusal to save
Merriman was voiced at Wichita
Falls, where the executive attend
ed a Masonic meeting. Pointing
out Merriman's defense at his trial
was insanity. he said he could not
delay the execution for the purpose
of again going over ground dealt
with at the trial.
Merriman's alleged partner In the
crime. Ben Aldridge. whose execu-
tion has been set for December 10.
was awaited after Sheriff Hal
Hood Of Dallas announced he would
bring him here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
RESOLUTION ASKS STUDY OF
AGRICULTURAL LABOR SUPPLY

That undoubtedly there viii be
presented from time to time var
ious types OF legislation affecting
agricultural labor supply, and
That it is important that Con-
g-ess have full information as to
the effect Of such legislation in this
important industry.
Therefore, be it resolved, That
it is important and in the public
interest that conditions In this
respect be Ruthoritatively aScer-
tanned and be made known, and the
President Is empowered TO appoint
q commission, consisting OF such
number as in his discretion he may
determine. TO investigate the facts
in respect 10 the adequacy Of the
supply Of unSkilled agricultural
labor and the sources from which
it is obtainable, and to make a
report thereon to the President,
which report he shall transmit to
Congress with his recommended
tions in respect thereto.
The commission may make such
expenditures, including expenditur-
es for actual travelling and subsist-
ence expenses. for personal service
at the seat Of Government and
elsewhere without regard to the
civil service laws or the classifica-
ton act Of 1928. as amended), and
for printing and binding. as are
necessary for the efficient admin
istration Of its functions under this
resolution. AL expenses Of .ha COM
mission shall be allowed and paid
upon the presentation Of itemized
vouchers therefor approved by the
chairman Of the commission"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
DOLESE BURIAL
HERE FRIDAY

Last rites for Mrs. j. C.. Dolese.
drowned near Orange when the car
in which she was riding with her
husband and little daughter Mar
jorie was overturned in canal.
are to be held in Brownsville at 3
D. m. Friday, at the home OF her
mother, Mrs. Carmen Soils. 40
Jefferson. Burial will be In rne
Buena Vista cemetery
Mrs. Dolese was before her mar
rage Miss Mary Soils. Of this city,
and Is well known here. At the
time Of her death she was making
her home in Mercedes.
She IL survived by her mother,
n daughter, Gladys Armstrong,
three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Petrarca,
Mrs. G. Valdez, and Mrs. B. >.
White, and one brother, Rubin Sol
Is, all Of whom reside IN Browns
vile. two other sisters. Mrs. jose
phine Ramirez, Mercedes; Mrs. A.
Duval, Hawaii: and brother, FL
denclo Soils, Of Matagorda.
Dolese, who was drowned at the
same time, IS to be buried at his
home in Louisiana and the little
girl in Mercedes with her grand
mother.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
GIRL FLIERS TAKE TURKEY
CIRCLING $500 FEET IN AIR

METROPOLITAN AIRPORT,
Los Angeles. Nov. 25-Rl- Once
more aloft In quest OF world en-
durance flight honors, two young
women planned to eat their Thanks
giving dinner $500 feet above San
Fernado Valley today.
Takig their 500 horse power bi-
plane aloft at $40 q. m, yesterday,
the girls, Elinor Smith or New York
and Bobbie trout OF Los Angeles,
circled over the airport and enter
ed their second day or flight this
morning. The two achieved two
successful refueling contacts be-
fore dark. Other refUelings we're ar
ranged TO keep them in the air
while they consumed turkey din
ner.
The last previous record attempt
OF the two youthful flierS. which
started last Monday. ended IN the
early hours OK Tuesday after they
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
ASKS
CHINA TOACT
r orm a. / Draft Of War
Appeal Being Prepared
BY Nation

LONDON. Nov. 28-tFD-while Of
ficial announcement at Moscow said
the Manchurian provincial govern
ment had agreed To terms Or Soviet
Russia for solving the crisis growing
out or seizure or the Chinese eastern
railway, dispatches from other Eu-
ropean capitals told Of appeals by
the Central Chinese government at
Nanking to end the Soviet "inva-
sion" Of Chinese territory.
"A Berlin dispatch said the Chinese
minister there had received instruc-
tions from Nanking 10 make formal
appeal 70 the League OF Nations for
Intervention with "a view to ending
the state Of war with Russia. II
was indicated q formal appeal would
be expedited to Geneva today or to-
morrow.
Tokyo dispatches said an Ameri-
can proposal suggesting some form
of joint action looking to peaceable
settlement OF the Sino-RuSsian sit
uation had been presented TO the
Japanese government.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
Night Riders Burn
Fortune In Bulbs

GRANTS PASS, Ore, Nov. 28.-
Predetermined farmers of jose
phine Sounty stood guard today ov-
er gladiolus bulbs valued at thou
sands of dollars while Sheriff E II.
Lister. heading a group OF deputies.
sought the leaders of an alleged
gang of night riders which bla1ed q
trail with torches through at least
three communities.
In the wake of the night riders
asserted depredations lie the Smoul-
dering ruins OF one barn which con-
tanned more than 100000 choice
bulbs and the blackened embers or
another shed that held half that
many bulbs. OF the third alleged
raid little could be learned here.
The buildings were burned yester-
day.
One grower told Sheriff Lister
several thousand bulbs apparently
had been stolen from his barn be-
fore IL was fired. Sheriff Lister de-
clared he found in the other barn
evidence which definitely connected
the two fires.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
By HARRY L. SEXTON
especial 70 The Herald)


WASHINGTON, Nov. % Crea-
tion OF a commission TO be appoint
Cd by President Hoover TO investi-
gate the adequacy of unskilled
agricultural labor, and the sources
from which 1t Is obtainable, is pro-
vlded for in a resolution introduced
in the Senate by Senator McNary
Of Oregon, chairman OF the Senate
Committe on Agriculture and For
estry. Mr.. McNary said that such
q study had been suggested to him
by the chairman Of the Federal
Farm Board, Alexander Legge.
Agricultural labor Is inadequate
in some sections Of the country,
particularly along the Canadian and
Mexican borders and in some coast
a. areas, Senator McNary explain
ed orally. It Is in these parts par
ticularIy that labor is often i'm
ported in large quantities at harv-
est time.
Such an investigation, said Mr.
McNary, would include the queS-
tion OF the operation OF the i'm
migration quota laws on migratory
labor in districts where agricul-
tural labor IS scarce. and during
seasons where the demand for such
labor is great.
The resolution follows in full
text:
~ Resolved by the Senate and
House Of Representative OF the
United States In Congress assem-
hled.
That In as much as there Is al
ready a serious shortage Of agricul-
tural labor in certain section Of the
country. and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
KLAN
HELDASCAUSE
OF OUTBREAK
Organized Ku Klux
Group Exposed
By Warden

DENVER, Colo. Nov 2s - up -
Disclosure of the existence of an
organized Ku Klux Klan group
within the walls Of the Colorado
penitentiary, with both guard and
convict members. presented q new
angle today in the investigation OF
the mutiny at the penitentiary Oc-
tober 3 in which Is lives we're lost.
The revelation was made by
Thomas ]. lyman. for IS years war
den Of the prison. in testimony be-
fore Gov. William II. Adams special
commission investigating the riot.
He testified plotting Of the Klan
against the prison administration
had caused a collapse Of discipline.
Properly Organized
Lack of proper discipline. trace
able to this organization. the war
den said. was responsible for the
outbreak OF last month, during
which a handful Of convicts barri-
caded in a celIhouse held the entire
law enforcement machinery Of the
state at bay for more than 18 hours.
lyman charged a former governor
negotiated with Klan officials In an
effort to oust lyman as warden. He
timed that attempt during the ad-
ministration OF Gov. William e.
Sweet. In his testimony. however,
he did not mention Sweets name.
Tvnan testified the late Rev. Fred
@. Arnold. one time head Of the
Klan in Colorado, organized the
branch Of the order in the peniten-
tiary. He further charged the or
panization Of the Klan inside the
nenitentiary was q political maneu-
YER and had a lasting effect IN the
administration OF prison affairs.
Changes Suggested
Tvnan urged the commission TO
recommend changes in the admin
istration Of the penitentiary. He
Suggested a cement factory or some
other similar enterprise be estab-
lished within the prison walls 10
employ convict labor. He testified
highway construction offers one q
the best labor activities for prison.
ers.
Tvnan blamed the state legisla-
ture for not providing larger quar-
ters and making greater improve
ments, declaring overcrowding one
of the worst evils Of the present
situation at the prison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28

had been In the air slightly more
than la hours when their fuel
tanks ran dry and they were un-
able to make contact with their
nurse plane In the dark.
Up to this morning, the girls had
taken aboard sos gallons or gaso-
line, including 240 gallons III the
tanks when they rose from the
field. This Is q heavier load than
t-ey carried before. The increased
amount OF fuel was placed aboard
In an effort to eliminate, or reduce
70 minimum, necessity OF refuel-
ing I'm the dark.
The avowed purpose OF the young
women is 20 better the record on
40 hours 2l minutes % seconds
held by Dale jackson and Forest
O'Brine Of st. Louis. III, however.
they do not achieve this goal. they
viii ask for recognition Or what
ever mark they make as u w0men'S
record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
Beaumont Slayer
Gets Death Penalty

BEAUMONT, Tex. Nov. 2S-tPl--
Luther Berwick, confessed slayer q
another Port Arthur boy and girl
during cit OF jealousy. must pay
for his crime with his life, a jury
here decided. Berwick was assessed
the death penalty yesterday for the
death OF William Byrd. 21.
A few hours before the jury re-
port, he described the crime graph
ically. When he saw his sweet
heart. Belle Crow. Is. with Byrd, he
was seized with insane jealousy. He
fired at Byrd. he said. when he
thought Byrd was about to attack
him; and Miss Crow was accident
ally struck by a bullet. The ira
gedy occurred in front Of Miss
Crows home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
Rail BUILDER
SUCCUMBS TO
ATTACK
Yoakurn Well Known
Figure In Early
Texas Days

NEW YORK, Nov. 28.-tP)-Ben-
5amin Franklin Yoakum, farmers
boy who became a railroad magnate
and developed transportation for
vast areas Of the west and south
vest, died at his Fifth Avenue home
.t0day. He was 10 years old.
He suffered a severe heart at
tack last Monday and failed to raj
ly from complications that follow
ed.
Although retired from active rail-
road management at the time OF
his death, he was diector Of the
Seaboard Air Line, the St. Louis
and San Francisco railway, and the
Western Power Corporation, and
was chairman OF the board Of the
Empire Bond and Mortgage Cor
poration, New York.
Texan by Birth
He was born on a farm in Lime
stone county, Texas, and his am
bition from boyhood was to build
railroads. He started as a freight
clerk in Southern Pacific offices at
Houston, and later became a rodman
in construction Of the international
and Great Northern railroad from
Jacksonville TO Palestine, Texas.
Having served his apprenticeship,
he entered the executive end and
by 1888 was general manager Of the
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
railway. From 1893 TO 1880 he was
general manager and third vice
president OF the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe.
His most notable work was in
expanding the st. Louis and San
Francisco railroad. which he Joined
in 1896, becoming its president in
1900.
A Brownsville Figure
Under his administration the road
through construction OF new lines
and by absorption Of other COM
panies, principally the Rock Island,
grew from line Of 1.120 miles TO
more than 1900 miles. AT that time
the largest mileage under single con-
troll in the country, the line ex-
tended from st. Paul, MINI, and
Watertown, N. D., in the north, 10
Denver in the west and TO New Or
leans, Ell Paso and Brownsville, Tex
as, In the south.
BY building the road from Cor
pus Christi TO Brownsville Yoakum
opened up the rich gulf coast region
OF Texas to the Rio Grande. Once
used only for grazing cattle, 1t was
converted through irrigation and in
tensive cultivation into a garden
spot of truck, fruit and sugar cane
farms.
PIow Followed Rails
When he began construction in
Oklahoma and Texas, houses IN
some cases were 90 to Is miles apart,
but the plow followed his rails,
and soon towns and cities sprung
I'D along the roads right OF way.
For more than 20 years he had
been interested in improving the
condition of the farmer. and in 1903
first advocated q system Of farm
marketing known as 'the Yoakum
plan" m@ny features of which have
since been erSbodied into farm legis-
lation and in national farmers or
ganizationS.
Though life-lcag democrat, he
felt he could not endorse the Nc
Nary -Haugen farm relief bill and
supported Herbert Hoover for presi-
dent at the last election.
Children at Bedside
He was the founder OF the Lenox
Hills Golf club, established on part
Continued on page twoJ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 28-tPl-
Nutzie Vaccaro, Is, driver Of an
automobile which police halted af-
ter firing several shots in mid
night chase, today was held as q
suspect in an investigation OF tl%
$4,000 robbery yesterday OF the
Algiers branch OF the Canal Bank
and Trust company. Two comp
aniOns OF W. ascarO's escaped as the
machine stopped.
Three men. heavily armed, held
up the bank when d policeman on
guard stepped into a nearby room.
They fled IN q car operated by a
fourth member Of the gang.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
Publix Manager
Inspects Theaters

+. p. Noble. Jr., manager for
PublIx theaters. was tn Brownsville
Wednesday looking over the Capitol.
and conferring with John &. Fan
bookings, and improvements t0 be
made in Publix theaters here.
Noble will also inspect other Pub
lix theaters I'm the Valley. His
headquarters are Dallas.
Publix wiH open the Queen the
ater Dec. p. for the showing OF
better class silent pictures. on
Dec. I they will also begin showing
three talking pictures a week A.
the Capitol, instead of two. as for
merly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
Two Bound Over On
Liquor Charges

EpifanIo Parez and Jose Angel
Leal were bound over 20 the fed
eral grand Jury in $500 bond each
Thursday by u. s. Commissioner T..
TX. Goodrich on isluor charges. Both
pleaded guilty and were remanded 10
jail in default OF bond.
The men, car and IT'S pints or
mescal were taken into custody
Tuesday evening on the Landrum
road.
A. A. Champion. mounted customs
inspector. Y. CavaZos, Ir.. deputy
sheriff. and Tomas CavazoS. deputy
constable. made the seizure.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28

The little town of Snavcly holds
the lead among points shipping
fruit over the Southern Pacific lines
this season, with ~ total w 100 cars
10 Nov. ~. Shipments for the day
were light from all points. Edcouch
and Elsa shipped car of grapefruit
each. Snavely and McAllen ship
ped three. Santa Rosa, the only
point reporting vegetable shipments.
sent out one car of tomatoes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28

DALLAS. Tex. Nov. 18-fFl-
Twice convicted Of a Christmas eve
department store holdup here. y.
WV. Meyers today for the second
time within the year faced a SEN
tence Of 80 years In the peniten-
tiHry.
The punishment was assessed
against him last night by a jury
which required only an hour and
a half 10 deliberate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-28
President-Elect
To Visit Hoover

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 26-R -
President-elect Pascual Ortiz Rubio
expects to leave Mexico City Satur-
day night on a visit TO the United
States although he may be delayed
until Monday awaiting return here
Of President Portes Gil
He will 90 to Rochester, Mimi. TO
rest at the Mayo clinic there. re-
naming about month. From Ro-
chester he will 90 to New York and
thence to washington, where he will
pay his respects TO President Hoover.
Formal announcement OF his elec-
ton was expected late today.