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Imperial Valley press., 1929-10-25
WESTERN AUTO
MANAGER URGES
BATTERY CARE

With cooler weather just around
the corner it is advisable TO make
sure that the automobile battery ~
capable of furnishing the addition
al electrical power needed for win
ter driving, advises j. A. Hall, local
manager of the Western Auto Sup
ply Company.
"Thc next few months will bring
an added strain on the battery, "
SAYS Hall. "Shorter days mean that
headlights must be turned on CARRIER
in the evening and cold weather
usually makes the motor harder to
start if the battery is not lit first
class conditions,
'With battery prices lower than
they have ever been before, 1t Is
poor economy to keep on using
battery that has passed its period
of usefulness. Repairs are expensive
and auto owners will find it much
more economical toTakc advantage
of the low prices on new batteries
when the old battery is in need of
repairs.
IAN batteries hook more or less
alike from the out side. the contents
of the ease is the part that counts.
Wizard and Western Giant batteries
have long stood the most cNacting
tests of western conditions. High
quality and ruggtdness have earn
ed for them reputation for great
er depcndabilitr and economy that
is clearly indicated by increasing
purchases by western motorists.
each year the demand for these
two popular makes of batteries is
greater and each season finds an in
creasing number of auto owners
turning to Western Giants and
Wizards for sure starting. depend
able lighting and long, powerful
economical service under all con.
ditions.
"The policy of sharing our say
ings with our customers has helped
to make Western Auto the largest
institution Of it's kind in ths world.
With the growing number of bat
tcries sold comes increased nurchas-
ing power with accompanying sav.
ings for Us. Multiplied sales have
made possible new low price schcd-
ule which is now in effect in all
Western Auto Supply Company
stores.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-10-25

stepped on them. md rs the nnts
were threc-cornercd and sharp they
hurt the paws of the Fov, who loudly
yelled with pain and surprise.
"Gct ont of my Kitchen" cried
Unelc Wigsily, waking up. "or I'll
call the Police Dog" Then the Fox
jumped out of the window and ran
away. But he might have caught the
bunny except for the bccchnutS.
So the bun1y's kind decd served
him a good turn and Mrs. Bushytaji
was 50 thankful for the nuts that Shc
gave Mr.. LongcarS kiss and u piece
of pie. 50 everybody was happy.
And if the clothes line viii let the
back fence come out front where u
can see the sidewalk, I'll tell YOU
next about Uncle Wi24jiy P'ayin-
rtIu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-12

tation to washington. The ship was
becalmed of Fort Washington last
wednesday, 81 days after leaving Nor
lfolk. and was towed to this city Sunday
morning by the Army ship Capt Rucker.
During the last 10 days OF their trip
up the Potomac. made against unfavor-
able winds, the men lived on onions
and Ientels after their other food had
been consumed, They were discovered
by Mai. w. H. Lloyd, the post surgeon
at Fort Washington Friday night. MAJ.
I,loyd returned to the ship with proyi-
sions for one week and clothing for the
sailors.
An effort is also to be made by Capt.
Giannoni TO have the Panama registry
for his ship, which expired while the
Anna was in custody of the Coast
Guards, renewed by the Panaman con-
sui. The registry is now worthless
since the boat never reached Panama
to complete its naturalization.
Giannoni said this morning that he
expects to go through with plans for
the proposed passenger line II ne WINS
his claim Tor damages and the registry
is renewed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-12

ter known as Titanic" Thompson, and
alleged to be one of the men with
whom McManus and Rothstein played
cards q few days before the shooting
and where, it is said, Rothstein lost
heavily to McManus.
One Juror Is Sworn.
One Juror was sworn on motion Of
defense counsel, James d. G. Murray,
after which Judge Charles G. Mott, jr.,
announced adjournment until next
Monday.
Court had hardly opened before As
sistant District Attorney George Broth
ers arose and read an affidavit from a
Milwaukee physician saying that
Thomas was a patient in the Miserie
Accordie Hospital there and probably
would not be in Mt physical condition
to come to New York for week or
10 days.
State and defense counsel then re-
tired and agreed to the adjournment
of six days.
McManuS sat smiling inside the bar
rail during the days shortcut session
He appeared to be in good health. He
has been free on $4,000 bail since last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-12

for Panama with crew Of seven men
to jnaugurate passenger line from
Panama to a nearby island. His boat
was taken into custody after he had,
stopped at Moorhead City, made a few
minor repairs and was leaving to con-
tinue his journey.
During the year that ensued, Capt
Giannoni says, his funds, amounting to
81. 500. were reduced to nothing and
that he was forced to sell his gaso-
line and oil at prices considerably be-
low the purchase cost to obtain pro-
visions after his original supply was
exhausted.
An investigation of his case by the
Coast Guard after he had applied for
release at the Washington headquar-
ters availed nothing, Capt. Giannoni
says, and he finally determined to leave
Beaufort on his own accord.
lowed Here by Army Ship.
He reached here Sunday morning and
anchored in the Washington Channel
near the Army War College, LOG days
after leaving New Bern, A spent i'll
actual sailing. AT Norfolk he picked up
an American seaman seeking transpor-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-12

Carolina, who has arranged for q con-
ference at the Capitol this afternoon
with a representative OF the coast
Guard.
Capt Giannoni called at the SEN
ator's office yesterday, stated ms case
and asked that some action be taken
to recover for him damages IN tne
amount of approximately $4,000. wniC s,a
Giannoni says his vessel received Whlie
being towed by a Coast Guard cutter
from Morehead City to Beau1ort. ~ y
Both ships went aground.
The Anna, Capt Giannonfs boat, was
seized by the crew Of the cutter Tor an
alleged violation of the law governing
the reporting of port entry.
Giannoni has letters of introduction
to both Senator Simmons and repre-
sentative C. l.. Abernethy OF the Nortil
Carolina delegation, which were given
him by influential North Carollans VINO
are interested in his case.
Seized Two Years Ago.
Two years ago the Austrian pur-
chased and converted United states
submarine chaser into a 100-ton cruiser
at q. cost of $4,000 and left New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-12
STATE POSTPONES
TRIAL OF M'MANUS
Gambler Accused in Roth
stein Death to Face Court
Again on November 18.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 12-The
trial of George A. McManus for the
murder of his gambler associate, Arnold
Rothstein, was adjourned today until
November Is because of the illness Of
an important State witness.
The i'll witness is Alvin Thomas, bet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-12
SIMMONS TO TAKE
Up SEAMAN'S CLAIM
North Carolina Senator to
Confer With Coast Guard
Representative Today.

The first step in the investigation
Of the case of Capt. Frank Giannon1
Austrian seaman, who claims his ship
was damaged when seized and held by
Coast Guards for one year in North
Carolina port, was to be taken TO-DAY
Nv Senator F. M. Simmons of North
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-12

March. after he had spent four months
in Tombs prison.
ONLY the talesmen and the battery
of newspaper reporters assigned to the
trial were allowed in the courtroom to-
day. the public being barred by police.
who guarded all the corridors leading
to the courtroom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-12

Duran Della, weighing ! pound IL
ounces and said to be the worlds small
est Yorkshire terrier, was recently ex-
hibited in London.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
W. u. to Move to
New Location on
Or About Feb. |

Preparations for the removal Of
the Western Union Telegraph office
from its present location on Eliza
beth and 18th strtets TO a more rem
trail site in the Stegman building on
Eleventh street acros from the
Dreamland theater, are going rap
idlv ahead.
The move is expected TO be made
on or about Feb. I, according 10
Manager Albert Reed.
Workmen are ~remodeling the nee
location now and when completed Il
will be M Of the best equirped
offices in the Valley. il is said.
The floor is 70 be tiled and a new
counter will be inst1 ted.
The move has been ander consid
Grafton since the removal OF the
valley relay center from Brownsville
70 NcAlien some time ago.
4 quicker messenger service is ex.
pected 20 be maintained from the
new location. II IL ssid.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
Kellogg Treaty
Gets Dems Help
AS G. O. Fights

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-tP-Dem-
ocratie support for the Kellogg anti
war treaty in the senate today was
countered by a. republican attack.
Senator Swanson. Virginia. rank
ing foreign relations committee.
democrat. Endorsed the pact as a
noble gesture toward peace" but
Senator Mclean. republican. Con-
necticut. condemned IL unless IL were
backed By an accompanying resolu-
tion r~easserting Americas rights un-
der the Monroe Doctrine.
The Connecticut senator argued
that IL the treaty Is ratified and no
accompanying resolution is adopted.
other countries viii leap AZ the op-
portunity OF saying that the United
states has abandoned the Monroe
Doctrine.
Senator Swanson. who generally
speaks for democrats on foreign af-
Fairs, said he believed the treaty
warld be ineffective in abolishinr
war. bat added that IL "isgaiires no
war
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
Home RULE OF
Cities sought
First Convention of
Municipal Attor-
neys Closes

AUSTIN. Jan. 5.-R-The Texas
City Attorneys association adjourn
ed its first convention here today
after deciding 20 rcassemble in Aus
tin Jan IA TO consider a proposed
amendment TO "home rule" provi-
sions of the state constitution.
The next annual convention will
be in Galveston. San Antonio and
Corpus Christi also asked for the
meeting.
All officers were reelected. They
are John McGlasson. Waco. presi-
dent; Rhinehars Rouer. Fort Worth,
first vice-president; Hamp p. Abney.
Sherman, second vice-president; J..
IL. Painter. Houston, treasurer. and
Harvey W. Draper, Houston, secre-
tary.
Some amendment should be draft
cd to put all municipalities on their
own responsibilities without being
interfered with BY limitations fixed
By the general statutes. Bouldin Rec
tor, Austin, member OF the commit
tee to draft the new provision. said.
"A tentative amendment presented
would authorize cities having more
than 5000 inhabitants BY a majority
vote 70 adopt 81 amend their char
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
CALLED
dem MENACE
BY SOLON BOX
Rid Party of Friends
To N. Y. Man or See
1t Fail, Roosevelt
Warned By Texan

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-CREThe
future success Of the democratic
party. in the opinion of Representa-
tive Box. Texas, new minority whip
in the house, depends on Kidding the
organization of those forces which
nominated Governor Smith and con-
trolled his campaign. Otherwise, he
sees a dis~integration Of the party
beyond salvation.
Box expressed this view in a letter,
made public today. 20 Franklin ID.
Roosevelt, new governor Of New
York, political and personal friend
Of Smith. Roosevelt had c~ongratu-
lated Box on his reelection and
suggested the party must have a con-
structivc program and continue to
maintain a strong national organi-
cation.
Replying, the Texan declared the
situation which eliminated in the
nomination Of Smith and Hoover and
the election Of the latter was a
"calamitous mistake
IF the situation and forces which
nominated Governor Smith and con-
trolled the campaign continue 20
dominate the party" he declared
Texas and the entire south will
cease to be democratic, the east will
not be controlled, the west will be
permanently estranged. and the party
will break up, some OF its voters 20.
ing to the republican party, others
remaining with the organization, and
others becoming independents"
Box declared all organization and
activity would be futile unless the
party adopts q worthwhile purpose
and program" and added that while
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
MEET ON
GREEN FRUIT
Law CHANGES
Growers Urged to At
tend Mass Meeting
Al Mercedes Thurs
day Morning

MERCEDES, Jan. 81 large at
tendance of citrus fruit growers 10
expected at the meeting called by ].
NJ. Del Curto Of the state department
of agriculture, to be held at the
Mercedes junior high school audito-
rum Thursday morning, January 10,
At 10 o'clock, for the purpose Of dis
cussing proposed amendments 70 the
green fruit law.
A great variety of opinions have
been expressed relative TO the work
ing Of the law and its effect upon
the citrus industry Of the Valley. An
effort Is being made BIZ Mercedes
growers to assemble representative
valley growers and secure a def
mite decision In respect 70 such
amendments as may be deemed nee
essary.
Representatives W. II. Montgom-
cry Of Hidalgo and Polk Hornaday Of
Cameron counties have each indicat-
ed they would introduce any amend
ment or ether legislation the citrus
growers OF the Valley may desire.
Commissioner Terrell OF the state
department OF agriculture also has
announced his intention Of placing
the influence of his department back
OF such legislation.
Many growers in this section are
advocating enactment Of q bin simi-
lar 10 that passed by the Florida
legislature in 1925. However. the
Florida clearing association repre-
senting over rs per cent Of the citrus
fruit acreage in that state, has an
nounced that amendments will be re-
quested to make numerous and dras-
tic amendments of the law. The
suggestion has been made that such
recommendations as the Valley grow
ers may submit be delayed pending
investigation OF the proposed Flori-
ds bill, and the Texas green fruit
law be made 10 conform 10 the Flor
'da measure. II this is done. IL is
stated. neither state will have an adj
vantage so far as getting into the
early markets is concerned.
I'VE want the growers of the VAL
lev to attend this meeting and ex-
press their views on the green fruit
law, was h statement of DIR. r. NJ.
lodd, Mercedes grower, who presid-
cd at a recent meeting in which the
law was under discussion. 81 believe
the majority of growers are in favor
OF amendments, but we must thresh
out and agree upon such amend.
ments- This is a matter Of vital in
terest TO every producer or prospec-
uve producer OF citrus fruit ana
they should make II a point 70 at
tend"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
Is
Agreed to By 20
Nations In Pact

WASHINGTON. Jan. s. Up IVY
Treaties OF Cancellation and arbitra-
ton for pacific settlement Of future
differences between American re-
pubiics we're signed here today b.
representatives Of twenty states OF
the western hemisphere.
The Pan-An erican conference on
arbitration and coneiliation conclud-
ed today It's labors fer which II was
called and also looked back on step.
taken to reconcile the Bolivia and
Paraguay boundary dispute.
Before adjourning the parIey, Sec
rotary Kellogg. its chairman. an
nounced that Brigadier-Genera
Frank r. Mccoy. supervisor of the
Niearagaan election. would repre-
sent the United States on the inter-
national commission fer Cancellation
of the Paraguaysn-Bolivian tangle.
constituted under good offices Of the
conference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
Concrete Paving
Record Is Claimed.
On Cameron Road.
Especial 70 The Herald

SANTA ROSA, Jan. 5.-AlI exist
Ing records for laying concrete high
way were broken here Thursday.
according to Ed Perkins, foreman Of
the y. r. McElwrath Construction
Co., when his crew put down 1891
feet Of paving in an eight hour
hitch"
The days work completed the high
way from the Hidalgo county line
into Santa Rosa and as soon as a
temporary bridge IA constructed
seross the floodway the paved road
vail extend into Edinburg.
All members of the re~cord-break-
ing crew were guests of Perkins st
a dinner in Matamoros.
The machine has been moved TO
Combes and work started on the
highway there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
open
HERE TUESDAY
Eagles VS.. La Feria
And Scorpions VS..
Ell Jardin

Basketball season opens IN Browns
Vile Tuesday night at the high
school court. with two games on the
program. High school plays La Fe-
ria and Junior college tangles with
FL Jardin.
This was announced Saturday by
Athletic Director Red Irvine OF the
Brownsville schools. Mr.. Irvine il
also county director Of basketball
and track, anc attended a meeting
in San Benito Friday night. called
by himself for guint coaches Of the
county.
Every coach in Cameron county
was represented except R~angerviile."
Irvine said Saturday. "The schedule
is not complete as yet. but we ax-
pect to conclude these arrangements
sometime this week.
cit was one of the best attended
meetings of this kind We have ever
had In this county" Mr.. Irvine re-
ported.
Coach Plato Of the senior high and
junior college quints represented
Brownsville ct the meeting.
The games Tuesday night will be
played on as fast an outdoor court
as there is in the country" Irvine
says in announcing the contests.
The courts are back of the bleach
ers at Tucker Field. and the bleach
ers will be turned around, thus af-
fording plenty Of seating capacity
for the games. Lights will be strung
over the field. thus ~affording plenty
OF lighting capacity for both play
ers and spectators.
we are scheduling this first game
at night because we want to give
every fan an opportunity who cares
70 be present, as we believe the To-
cal CUNTS are going TO be in the
race from start to finish" Mr.. Irvine
stated.
The players will be all decked out
n their new uniforms, and they have
been practieing hard.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
Health Officer
Sounds Warming
On FluEpidemic

AUSTIN. Jan. 5.-P1-While IL
does not appear TO have the viru-
lence OF the 1888 epidemic, the
present influenza els far more seri-
Gus than the customary common cold
Of this time OF year." DR.. j. c. And
erson. state health officer. said to-
day in calling on Texans TO use ev-
cry ~precaution against spread Of the
Smalady.
: Good rules to follow, DE-. Anderson
said, are: Keep the body sufficient
Is warm, dry clothes and feet, keep
fingers out Of The mouth, wash
hands before eEtin. eat enough
wholesome food. drink milk, take
enough rest and sleep with an album
dance Of air in bed ooE and look
we'll to body Examinations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
HOUSE TARIFF
QUIZ SET TO
open MONDAY
Revision, Major Prob
lem of Hoover Ad-
ministration, Will
Get Early Action
By WALTER CHAMBLIN
Associated Press staff Wnterl

WASHINGTON. Jan. o.-PEEven
before Herbert Hoover has had OPP
portunity to 20 over plans for his
Inauguration, congress mex week
will be at work on one Of the first
major problems to be tackled during
his administration-tariff revision.
Il will be the first time the legis-
Iators officially have turned atten-
tion from problems Of the Coolidge
regime 70 those Of the incoming adj
ministration. This will take place
during Mr.. Hoover's initial visit 70
Washington since his election TO the
presidency.
The question-an old party issue
and which had all its fervor in
the last fall campaign-affects a
multitude CT interests an well -
millions Of people.
The house Monday will start hear
ings on the subject.
During the campaign Mr.. Hoover
promised to call an extra session IL
the present congress failed TO dis
pose Of the farm problem and as q
result some congressional leaders
favor passage Of a tariff measure at
a session to be called sometime aft
er March 4, and before the N
ing Of the next regular session in
December.
Branded Legislative twins
should be considered at the same
time and because OF this they insist
that congress should be called back
to work shortly after the present
session is done.
On the tariff no dissenting word
against upward revision "a yet has
been heard from any republicans.
Just how the democrats will line up
remains 10 be seen.
So far. Representative Garner.
Texas, a democratic spokesman on
tariff. has said nothing as to what
attitude he proposes 10 take. He
- U-- " LlA.l- -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
STATE OVER
DECEMBER COLLECTION

AUSTIN, Jan. 5.-iP-The state
paid out more than $S.O00.000 in *
cess OF the amoun Of collections
from all sources during December.
Although the general fund was .
''in the red" outstanding warrants
were more than 10 times In excess
OF the cash balance on hand MT the
end Of the year. The situation was
being cared for BY reserve deposi-
tory banks. holding the warrants I'M
til the fund can be r~eplenished
gradually.
Receipts for December amounted
TO S3.2TS,675.96. with disbursements
totalling s6,350.02. State Treasurer
Hatcher said today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
COAST A VESSEL
SINKS RUM RUNNER

PALM BEACH. Jan. 5.-tP-Heavy
firing heard at sea near Jacksonville
and failure Of coast guard vessel 294
10 report TO its base at Fort Lauder
dale caused fears that the vessel had
been hard hit in an encounter with
rum runners, but ii turned out that
the 29t merely was sinking a con-
fiscated rum runner. Heavy weather
had delayed the government boats
arrival at its base.
Boatswain Johson. in charge Of the
2e4 brought her into Palm Beach
today. after search had been started,
and reported that all was well.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
Denton Turns On
Cowboys g to IA

DENTON. Tex, Jan 5.-tHp-North
Texas State Teachers college gas
keteers reversed form tonight to de-
feat simmons University, 50 to "a,
after losing 81 to % to the Cowboy
quintet Friday night
During the first half the Denton
team displayed clever floor work and
sneaked the ball under the Simmons
basket repeatedly for close in shots.
Brock, Denton center led in scoring
with a total of II. Haughton. for
ward. Mathews. center and Smith
guard, carried the brunt Of the Cow
hos attack
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
Diphtheria Scare
In North Ended

EDMONTON, Alta. Jan. SD
An epidemic Of diphtheria which
threatened the 200 inhabitants OF the
far northern trading posts-Fort YER
million and Little Red Rivcr-hAs
been checked. said q report reaching
here from Captain May and Victor
Homer, who flew q the settlements
with antitoxin.
There are now no cases Of diph-
liberia at Fort Vermillion and : the
only death has been that of a Hud-
son Bays factor at Little Red River.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
WOMAN STAYS SELF
A Y AFTER HUSBAND

SAN ANTONIO. Jan. g. F-SIz
days after her husband ~ shot tn
death in his homo near Converse
presumably M his own hand, MIS-
ugust Bettchcr. At, was found denn
in the home or he son, Alfred Betf-
cher at Schertz today
A justice Of peace returned q yer
dict Of suicide. Another Justice hac
called the husbands death suicide.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
FLAsHKAMPER HOLDS OUT

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 5.-E9-Ray
Flashkamrer. shortstop, sold during
the winter By San Antonio, Texas
league, to the Dallas Steers, return
ed his contract unsigned to Dallas
today. Failure Of the Dallas team
TO meet his salary requirements was
the cause Of his action, Flashkamper
said. He received the contract FRI
day.