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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19

NEW YORK, Dec. ls-tF-Wide-
spread irregularity again developed
at the opening Of today's market.
Even stocks IN the same group
moved in opposite directions. u. 8.
steel recorded a gain Of similar
extent. Columbian Carbon advanc-
ed 4 points. Delaware & Hudson 2
Consolidated gas 1874 and Ameri-
can and foreign power. Interboro
rapid transit and j. /. Case moved
up a point or so. American Rolling
Mills dropped 23-4 and Chesa-
peake g. Ohio 1l-2.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19

NEW YORK. Dec. 19-CP1-Cotton
opened steady unchanged TO an ao-
vance Of 8 points on covering and
moderate demand. The advance met
realizing, but there was very little
southern selling.
At midday January was selling
around 1886 and May l7.49 with
active months generally showing net
declines Of about l to 3 points.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
BUTTER I'M EGGS

CHICAGO. Dec. 19-tR-Butter
steady; unchanged.
Eggs steady: extra firsts so to So:
graded firsts As to 48; ordinary firsts
38 to 43: refrigerator extras 49,; re-
frigerator firstS 37H.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19

Chicago.-Pleading that he stole
an automobile lust for a short
ride" George Fisher, aged 70, was
acquitted.
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Light Frost

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Walls Frees

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
COUNTYBACKS
Tree CLEANUP
Commission Rec
mends Valley-Wide
Cooperation

A verbal recommendation that
Cameron county property ex-
tend all possible cooperation in con-
n~ection with the campaign to clean
up fruit trees which are secondary
hosts for the Mexican fruit worm
was made BY the Cameron county
commissioners court. AZ II quorum
meeting Monday afternoon.
Commissioners s. II. Bell and II.
". Pattee and County Judge o. c.
Dsncy were present. Il was decided
that an official resolution calling
upon the residents Of Cameron coun-
Is 20 cooperate IN the work should Re
held over until all members we're
present.
II was the opinion of the commits
sioners and the county Judge that
the cleanup Of secondary host trees.
including peach and guasa trees.
should be thorough throughout the
Valley. IL was pointed out that
approximately 50 per cent Of such
trees remaining IN the Valley ere IN
Brownsville.
Neither tho state nor county have
power 70 compel removal % these
trees. but the federal government.
while IL cannot destroy such trees.
has the authority 70 require re-
movsl Of all fruit before il ripens.
This was done last year when in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
Fliers Coming
To Log Possible
Air Route to K.C

A branch OF the Universal Air
Lines System from Minneapolis 10
Kansas City will probably be extend
ed as far south rs Brownsville as
the result or a path finding trip be-
ing made by four officers or the
company, travelling over the pro-
posed route in a tri-motored Ford
plane, according 20 information re-
ceived at the Brownsville Chamber Of
Commerce Tuesday.
The big ship is supposed 10 be
enroute 70 Brownsville with sched-
uled stops at Dallas and San An
tonic.
First word OF the trip being made
by the psthfinders was contained
in a clipping from the Kansas City
Times which was mailed to the
townsville Chamber Of Commerce b.
Alfredo C. Vasquez. Mexican consul
at Kansas City and former Mexican
consul here.
The party II composed Of Capt. II.
J. Lentz. chief pilot; G. r. Sinclair.
pilot; Frank Borys, mechanic; and
Mr.. Schramm, executive
The party was supposed 10 have
left Kansas City January ! and il
is believed that they will arrive here
sometime this week.
Both passengers and freight would
be carried by the air line, il is said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08

spectors stripped all fruit from
trees after March /.
Efforts are being made By the cit
rus growers to secure from the U. 8.
department. Of agriculture extension
Of the shipping a from March
l TO April /. The shippers point out
that unless the extension is granted
they viii be required 20 dump over
1000 cars Of fruit on the market
and accept any price the dealers may
give. Representatives Of the de-
partment have indicated the extern
sion would he granted If all sec
ondary host fruits in the Valley are
eliminated.
The cleanup efforts are now CEN
tralized in Brownsville where ap-
proximately 500 secondary host
trees have been located by the gov
eminent inspectors. Efforts are be-
ing made 70 impress upon property
owners the necessity Of disposing Of
these trees before January is in or
der 10 secure the extension desired
by the citrus growers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
California Fruit
And Truck Worth
Near Half Million

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. s.-Rs-
ports Of the state directors Of agri-
culture Just presented 10 the COVER
nor show Calitc-nia's 1928 produc-
ton Of fruits and vegetables totaled
$i9s, $4,000, an increase over 1927
Of approximately $4,000, 900.
The favorable showing will also
result in the preparation Of q con-
siderable increase of farm acreage
for the 1929 crop, with a correspond
ing benefit to farm labor in the
spring months. This work has al
ready started. The cotton crop, Call
ifornia's newest major industry,
which has just been harvested, was
produced on 2ls, 900 acres this year,
as against barely half that acreage
in 1927, and producers are prepar-
ing now for a further extension Of
cotton field areas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08

No. !, Boy Scouts Of America, By
the troop committee OF the Edin.
burg Legion post composed of L
Roy Ramsour. Victor Closner, A. ".
Bcynton and Bob Lyon, the latter
assistant scout executive.
A troop council is also 70 he or.
gained and will hold regular month
~ meetings.
Smith is TO meet the Scouts in his
troop Monday night at which time he,
ASSISTED by the troop committee, will
outline plans for the coming year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
Valley Firemen
Will Assemble In
Edinburg Tuesday

EDINBURG. Jan. s.-Deputy State
Fire Marshall T. r. Justiss. former
mayor of Paris. Texas, will be the
principal speaker at a meeting OF the
Fifth District, Rio Grsnde Valley
Volunteer Firemen. to be held in the
school administration building in
this city beginning at seven o'clock
Tuesday evening.
Arrangements have been made 10
entertain at least $50 members of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
Has No Order
Take Ballots
Into Contest

EBINBURG, Jan. s.-A report
from McAllcn to the effect that the
ballots cast in the Hidslgo county
election on Nov. s would be required
in Austin during the trial Of the
Griffin-Leslie contest case for the
district judEeship. was denied here
today BY County Clerk Cam Hill.
No summon or order has been re-
ceivcd 10 present the ballots in the
Travis county district court. the
county clerk stated. IL is understood
there will be no recount of ballots
in connection with the contest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08

the organization. according to G. l.
Hampton. EdinburT fire mRrshall.
Fifth District Chief Jess Norwood
OF Donna will deliver the address OF
welcome.
Music will be furnished by the
Edinburg concert band.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
New Scoutmaster
Appointed Leader
Of Legion Troop

EDINBuRG, Jan. Cooper p.
Smith has been appointed scoutmas-
ter of the American Legion Troop
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
LAD KILLS BROTHER
 IN MONEY QUARREL
Shoots YounSster Who Threat
 ened Exposure, Police Think

Westerly, R. l., July 22 (Pl-Sam-
 uel Gabrielle, II, was shot in the head by his brother Frank. six years old. last night and died in the West
 crly hospital today from the wound. The parents of the children left them
 in charge of a small store Sunday
 while they went on a picnic. On their return last night they questioned the boys about the proceeds of the store for the day. After the money had been counted out, the boys retired to an upstairs bedroom and shortly after shot was fired.
 Police investiga ting the shooting have formed the theory, after ques- tioning for several hours Frank and
 Patsy. 13. that Frank had fired the fatal shot. They believe that Samuel
 was intending to inform his parents that some of the money taken in at
 the store during the day was not turned over 10 them.
 Frank, rather than have his par cnts informed. took a revolver from bureau drawer and fired at his 1 brother Samuel. The bullet struck the 1l-year-old boy in the head. tearing into the brain and coming
 out at the side of his head.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Detective Discharged; z. .
 Believe Attack Hoax

Greenwich July 22 P,-Harry Y, Sparks, who has been employed as d watchman for the year old son of Dr. James s. Mccarthy was re- lieved of his duties today. following an alleged gun battle with an nn- known assaiant early Friday morn. ing. Sparks reported to police that he had been jumped upon by an lIf- known man and struck on the head A search Of the Mccarthy estate n the Tokeneke section, revealed "a piece Of lead pipe and several news paper clippings relating to crime. 1s
 After an investigation by polise Mccarthy decided 10 have a poli3e officer at his home. The alleged at- tempt at Kidnapping and assault on Sparks. was believed by authorities as hoax. A first attempt at ki-- mapping was made. according to Sparks, on March 20, when several shots were fired at unknown assail- ants.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
ACCUSES OPPONENT
 OF WELDING RAZOR
Nine Stitches Required to Close
 Cash in Am0diO'S Arm

Wounded in the wrist so severely close the gash, Tony Amodio of 5o Cherry street accused Vito Nicolo BaCcellieri of 110 Cherry street Of slaShing him with a razor Saturday night, and both were arrested this forenoon by Sergeants r. J. O'Mara and T. J. Feeney on charges Of breach of the peace and asSaultinS each other They will be in police court tomorrow.
 Amodio was attended late Satur- day night by Dr. X. l.. Avitabile who advised him to report to the po- lice, which he did yesterday, and .m investigation was started. resulting in the arrests. Baccellieri claimed according to the police, that Amodio had a knife in his hand and, when he took a punch in the face during their fight. he fell in such a way that the wound was inflicted. He denied yielding a razor or other weapon, but Mrs. Antonetta Soricn, Ill W lloSt llOiht -NuloulO IS d bOtlu- CT, told the police the latter had no knife when he left with Baccellieri after they had had an argument in her home.
 The police learned that the mon had the argument over attentions which BacCellieri is alleged to have paid to Mrs. Sorice. He is said 10 have followed her to the seashore against her wishes. The fight was finished in front of 11o Cherry street
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Operation EmerUency

Berli', July 22 P)-Condition of Chancellor Hermann Mueller, had of the German caninet. was grave today following m emergency opcr- ation yesterday for gall bladder trouble.
 Dr. Eugene Enderleim was callcd d hurriedly to perform the operation, which disclosed the gall bladder lad broken. This was regarded is heightening the danger of periton- its
 Chancellor Mueller is 53 years of age and has been in i'll health for months, Several times recently as a consequence he has been forced to be absent on state occasions.
 News of the operation came as a distinct surprise to friends, who knew pr. Mueller had been ill but did not know his condition was ser ious. He improved slightly during his first few days at the health re- sort but last Wednesday took a sudden turn for the worse. It was decided then to take him to the Heidelberg University hospital for an operation.
 Lieutenant General Wilhelm Groene". minister of defense, has taken over the duties of the chan celery temporarily.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
New Accident Report
 Blanks Used Today

Hartford, July 22 LP-A new type of report blank for accidents was put into Use today by the state department Of motor vehicles to conform to the changes in laws and regulations affecting the reporting of accidents. Reports are now re- Quired of all accidents involving in- juries to persons or deaths, but in collisions only in which the dama se amounts to s25 or more.
 Specific information is now neces- sary as to the location of each dc. cident. Particulars Of locality con ditions and circumstances surround. ing each accident are asked in the new report blanks and the ouestions are grouped together for the con- venience Of the person reporting the accident.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Geraldine. Farrar Says Opera Only We'll Regulated Stock Company In
 Comment On Metropolitan Groul;
No Striking Personalities In Institution Now, She Do clares On Return From Europe - Germany
 Best Nation For Young Singer.

New York. July 9 P)-Geraldine I'arrar. returning from Europe to- day, declared that the Metropolitan Opera company of New York has become merely well regulated stock company. performing it's sm all repertoire time after time in the Sd mo way"
 There are no features, no striking personalities now to touch off the pubIic's enthusiasm" said Miss Far lar. The Metropolitan is good, of course. but not exciting"
 When Miss Tarrar retired from the Metropolitan several years ago, there were persistent reports of friction between her and the man. asmcnt, and she was quoted as hav- ing said she was forced out She has repeatedly denied these reports, however, and has said that all was pleasant between herself and the management when she quit.
 She said today she had cut her European trip short to be home in time for her fathers birthday Her father, Sydney Farrar, will be TO years old August 10. The celebration will be held on Miss Farrar's estate at Ridgefield, Conn.
 "Germany, I think. is the best country in the world for young sing CTS" she said today. "The opportuni- +I0 Fo ertoire are greater there than any where else
 Paris and New York are the ul- innate objectives of finished per formers
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Mother Hysterical in
 Kidnapping Attempts

Cambridge. Mass, July 22 [P)- Mrs. Frederick J. Russell whose home has been subjected to the attentions of mysterious night proWler believed by police to be 2 man seeking revenge against her II year old son. Charles, for 'aStimCly :ht boy recently g ", in criminal court case against three men, Was taken 10 the Cam bridge City hospital last night suffering from hysteria.
 Last Friday morning Mrs. Rus sell sounded an electric alarm connecting her home with that of the family next door when she heard noises at the front door A l year old son of the neighbour ing family ran out with a revolver and fired at a man who. he says, ran from the Russell porch. Other attempts 10 break into the home. presumably to kidnap the boy. Charles, have been reported al- though the house has been under special police surveillance.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
WT|C WILL OPEN
 STATION JULY 3l
New Avon Mountain Outfit to
 Use Low Power for Time

Hartford, July 22 CPHThe new 'adio transmitting station of WTIC will be ready for program broad casting on July 31, it was announc- d today. The station is located on Avon mountain, west of Hartford and will operate on a frequency of 1060 lilocycles. WTIC will share this wave length with VEAL of Baltimore on the basis of half time for each.
 The new transmitting station has been erected to use 50 kilowatts of power, but for a short time will use only five kilowatts of power, in or der to test out the station before using the full wattage in August. Ground for the new station was broken last December and the new station has all the new engineering features incorporated in it's equip ment
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
City Items

Tho annual parish lawn party of St. Andrews church drew such q large attendance Saturday night that 1 it has been decided 10 continue it i through tonight. It will he held on l the church grounds on Dwight street.
 St. Andrews parish lawn party or church grounds. Dwight street. to- night.
 A. G. Hammond auxiliary, L. & W. N.. will entertain members and friends Wednesday afternoon from 10 , o'clock at the state armory.
 Henry Bo2yiewicz, 14 o65 Elm street left home Saturday evening and has not yet returned. it Is re- ported to the police department. Boys broke the fence on the prop erty of Alfonso Kolieugewicius. a Franklin street some time Saturday, it was reported to the police Satur- day evening.
 St. Andrews parish lawn party on church grounds, Dwight street, to- night.-advt.
 Louis Arbour of 232 Hartford avenue complained to Supernumer- ary Officer John Nolan Saturday that a dog owned by Peter Galim- bcrti Of 2o9 Hartford avenue snap ped at him, The officer spoke to Galimoerti and the latter agreed to keep the animal tied.
 A Nash Co. suit, topcoat or over coat, s2S.50. J. Ryan. % Roxbury Rd. Tel. o9G9.-advt.
 Wall street advices from Akron. O.. say that directors Of the Good year Tire and Rubber Company ar, expected to discuss at their nrNt meeting construction of a new plan in South America, probably in Al. GCntina. Charles A. Stillman. we" president Of Goodyear, recently re- turned from survey of the South American field.
 St. Andrews parish lawn party on church. grounds, Dwight street. to- night.-advt.
 Felix E. Andel. IS. of 4 West street. Southington, was arrestcf this forenoon by Motorcyclc Officer David Dotv on the charge of spee'l- ing on West Main street.
 Electrical Inspector Cyril !. Cur. lin was back at his desk in city hall this morning, having returned from his wedding trip. Robert Eobino. a contractor, was acting inspector Ill Curtin's absence.
 picnic given by the Lithuanian club was held in Thompsonville Sun day. X large number attended.
 Everett F. smith. advertising manager of the Fuller Brush Co. will give talk in the Egyptian room of the Hotel Bond tomorrow noon. During the course of his speech he will explain what part advertising has taken in the selling of brushes from house to house.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Send in Your Own
 Believe It or Not"
 And Get Rips Book!

Everyone must have en- CountCrod in his own eXperi- cnce some unique person, event or fact which would be an excellent subject for Robert l" Riplcy'S Relieve It Or Not" cartoon, Readers are invited to send such suggestions to Mir Ripley through this news
 paper. Every suggestion must be accompanied by references or proofs that will authenticate It. For every suggestion he ac- cepts, Mir. Ripley will give an autographed copy of his book. Believe It Or Not" All that IS necessary to get the book is 10 watch for the Ripley car toon in which your winning suggestion appears, clip the cartoon from this paper, and send it to Mr. Ripley in care of the New Britain Herald.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
HEALTH CAUSES SUICIDE

Boston, July 22 (UP)-Failins health was believed today to have motivated the suicide Of Arthur No hlc Rice, 30, grandson of the late Governor Rice of Massachusetts .an l star Harvard athlete of three dec adcs ago, whose body was found hanging in a closet at the Hub cluh here yesterday.
 Rice, a mining engineer. was a brother of pr. Alexander Hamilton Rice. Newport explorer. and Dr. John C. Rice of Dedham.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Anti-MOtOrbOat Drive
 Started at POcOtODauq

Sponsored by the Pocotopaug Im- provement association, of which Olaf A. Peterson of this city was reelected secretary last week. {. mass meeting of property owners Will be held Saturday night to pre- pare plan of campaign by which r. is hoped to rid the lake of motor boats. Mayor Paoncssa, owner of a summer home and a land develop lfent at the resort, is working with the association in the drive. It is complained that the use of motor boats interferes with fishing and tathing.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Pope Plus May Visit
 Monastery This Summer

Rome, July 9 LP-A Casino dis patch 10 the newspaper Il Tevere says Pope Plus is expected to visit the Renedictine monastery at Monte Cassino this season.
 The paper says that 10 year old Giuseppe Giallonardi. with fellow students from Maria college were received in a private audience by the Pope. The boy made pro nounCed effort 10 kiss the Papal ring and the Pontiif asked him who he was and whence he came. Giusepp. gave his name and added that h. vas from Monte Casino whereupon the Pope was said to have cXClaim- ed: Bravo. l shall look for you there this summcr.'
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Sue Carol. Screen Star,
 Will Wed Nick Stuart

Hollywood, Cal. July g fp- 'fe Carol, motion picture actress. has announced her engagement, long rumored in Hollywood, to Nick Stuart. film star.
 We at last are ready to adnlft our engagem ent." Miss Carol sad. We have made no plans as yet for the wedding and it will be several months before it takes place."
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
Police Boat Rescues
 Airplane Passengers

Buffalo, N. Y, July 22 P-The pilot and two passengers were res cued by police boat this morning from the Buffalo Toronto amphibian plane which was reported stranded in Buffalo harbor, about a quarter mile from shore. The big Sikorsky had been christened just last week when the Colonial Western Air ways new line was officially opened
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
RADIO PHONE AUTHORIZED

Madrid. July % (P-The official Gazette today published royal de cree authorizing the Spanish Ma tional Telephone company 10 estab- fish on August radio telephone service between Spain and the Ar gentine.
 Another decree authorized radio teleeraphic service to be made ef- fective August from Spain 10 Bra gil, Cuba and New York.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
GERMAN OFFICIALS
 CONDITION GRAVE
Mueller'S Gall Bladder Burst Before Operation Yesterday

Heidelberg. Germany. July 22 'P' Chancellor Mueller passed a satis- ity of his operation yesterday for sall bladder trouble. His condition today was very grave. however. Frau Mueller arrived at the bedside of -he chancellor today
 The chancellor was stated to have spent a relatively comfortable night and was reported in good spirits. Attending physicians said his tenn perature was going down and his pulse was good.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22
American Lawyers
 Visit English Court

London, July c2 PS-Benches in the Lord Chief Justices court Kings Bench division, bore a decid- edly American aspect today as 30 members of a group of midwestcru judges and lawyers now visiting ill England attended a session Of the court The Americans exhibited great interest in the proceedings.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-22


 F. McDonoush, is at Westerly. R. l.. where she is spending two weeks vacation.
 Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Marion, now of Detroit but formerly of New Brit ain, are visiting at the home of Mr Marion's parents on Clark street.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Olson of 53 Jubilee street are leaving today for a weeks tour of the White moun- tains.
 Mrs. Frank J. Halloran of 1854 Stanley street is spending her NaCa- tion in New Haven.
 Miss Mary Farrel of S5 Columhia street will spend the remainder ot the summer visiting relatives n Elizabeth, N. J., and Buffalo, N. Y NIr. and Mrs. John J. Brennan and son Jack of Glen street have re- turned to their home after spending their vacation at Saybrook Manor. Miss Lenora Tinty has returned to her home after spending her vaca- tion at Saybrook Manor
 Mrs. Maurice Bcaudoin of Lyons street and her sister Miss Lillian Russell of Grand street. have return ed from trip to Boston.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ponsev and family of East street spent Sunday at Coney Island.
 Mr. and Mrs. Naznalis of Austin street spent Sunday at Coney Island. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Nassett and daughter of 332 Chestnut street spent the weekend in Bridgeport.
 Mr. and Mrs. William O'Rourke of 36 John street are visiting Mrs O'Rourke's parents in Vermont.
 Miss Mary Michaels of 137 Kelsey street spent the weekend at Lake PocotopauG,