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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
MARKET
OPENS STRONG
Initial Gains Recorded By
Columbia, Radio And
Several Others
TRUCK
MOVEMENT
STOCKS
COTTON

NEW YORK. April 25.-tP-The
stock market opened with a display
Of strength today. The first sale
of Columbia Graphophone was a
block of 10000 shares at 81 IL. up
l point. Initial gains of q point
or more also were recorded by
Radio, holster, General Railway
Signal. Briggs and American and
Foreign Power. Bethlehem Steel
yielded -fractionslly on the an
nouncenent cf 2 new stock offer
inc
Tsil streets relief over the fact
fiat no change had been made was
reflected in the brisk buying move
ment which developed in the early
trading.
General Motors was heavy on sell
Ing by spectators disappointed that
the first quarter earnings failed to
measure UP to those in the CORE
spending period last year.
American Machine and Foundry
sank to q new low level for the year.
although Bethlehem Steel earned
the full years dividend in the firts
quarter, some selling came into the
stock overnight on announcement Of
plans TO offer l share Of additional
stock at $50 a share for each three
shares now held, the proceeds to be
used for expansion.
WoolWorth crossed 228 to a new
high record in the early trading.
American Rolling Mills. which drop
ped from 119 7-8 to IL So after
its admittance to trading yesterday
quickly snapped back today to 11o.
Columbia Graphophone, Atchison,
United Aircraft and American Rail
way Express all sold 8 or more
points above last nights final quo
tations in the early trading. Mat
hieson Alkali, which closed yester-
day at 202 1-2, selling today "ex
800 per cent stock divident," opened
at So 3-8. Corn products moved in
70 new high ground.
Foreign exchanges opened easier,
with cables off lis of a cent to
S485 SIS.
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80 Killed IN
Continued from pace one.)

- 1872 01-LsF
Residents who watched the twis-
ter cone out Of the northwest
there late yesterday said it re-
aembled a RED, whirling funnel in
its advance up the main street.
They saw il swerve some five
blocks from the center of the town
toward the south, where it descend
cd in full force on a negro settle
ment known as Happy Hill. This
little community, where most Of
the five deaths occurred, virtually
was wiped out.
Hundreds Made Homeless
The tornado followed a path ap-
p~roximately 100 yards wide in that
vicinity.
Hundreds of persons were made
homeless when their homes were
wrecked and damage to buildings
and crops will run into the thou
sands Of dollars.
Following Is a list Of dead and
known injured by communities:
Cochran, Ga. five dead, so in
jured.
Meter, Ga. approximately Is
dead, undetermined number IN
jured.
Dexter, Ga, 2 dead, several in
jured.
Rentz, Ca, one dead. several in
jured.
s~tatesboro, Ga. IL dead. I'M
known number injured.
Pelzer, s. c., 2 dead, several in
jured.
Spartanburg, s. O.. 4 dead, un-
known number injured.
Following is a list Of the known
dead in Georgia:
Cochran: Alvin Mcdaniel, IS: in
FAINT child Of MI. and Mrs. J.. r.
Mullis; Henrietta Williams, 12.
negro: Eddie Reddick, IS, negro.
Meter: Mrs. j. T. Cratnefl. So:
w. Z. Coleman; Mrs. w. L. Cole
man; three Coleman children: Miss
Moore and Miss Howell, school
teachers living al Coleman home;
Mrs. Bruce Hendricks and her two
grown daughters: A. L. Cerceii. Is.
and seven negroes on Hendricks
farm
Dexter Emmett Knight; one IN
identified infant.
Sutherland girl about six years
old.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
GRAIN GROWERS WILL
OPPOSE HIGH RATES

KANSAS CITY, April 26.-CP-
Representatives from middle west
ern grain producing sta,es were
gathered here today for discussion
of steps to be taken to oppose in
a%uguration of suggested freight rate
revisions.
Ten states were expected by Gov
ernor Clyde M. Reed Of Kansas, who
called the meeting, to have repre-
%sentatiYes at some Of the days ses-
sions. Several governors we're among
early arrivals.
The meeting was decided upon
following the filing Of a report By
examiners for the Interstate Com
merce commission. The report sug-
gested lower freight rates for export
grain, but generally raised the rate
on tonnage shipped to most grain
centers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
Highway Sought By
Valley Designated
BY State Group

In completing their work for the
Aprail meeting, the highway. COM
mission has designated a highway
from Mathis to Corpus Christi on
location to E made by state highway
engineer and has designated a high
way from Corpus Christi to Chap
mans ranch near Kleberg county
line on location Of highway engin-
ea-.
There has been much agitation
in Cameron and Willacy county for
completion of a road from Corpus
Christi to Chapman's ranch, Sarita
and Raymondville. County officials
and chambers Of commerce In these
two counties wired the highway
commission recently, seeking favor
able action on the road.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
Stock Prices Tend
Upward Movement i'm
Fort Worth Market

FORT WORTH. April 25.-tF4-
Hogs: 1900: steady to fifteen cents
higher; top s11.10; medium to good
1920 lbs. 10.65110.95; packing
sows 6.7511.25.
Cattle and calves: 4,100; steady:
slaughter yearlings 1900 and less;
fat COWS UP to 9.25: butchers 7.25
G6.CO; calves, good and choice
heavies 1925; several loads 1850
1900; good 2-year-old stockersa
1900; others 1150911.75; choice
heavy stock steer calves 1900.
Sheep 5000: half dollar low26.-
spring lambs 1900: bulk shorn.oSa
lambs and yearlings 12.501S Un
shcrn fat mixed aged wetheyrofcssil
$1,000. fg
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26

NCOntInued from page One.D
district OF more than 10000 acres
would be safe is fading following
reports Of three bad places in the
one dixie protecting it. The Sni dis
trict, said to be the largest in the
world behind one levee, stretches
from just below the flooded South
Quincy district down into Calhoun
county, a distance of IS miles. It is
the home of nearly 1000 people.
The Red Cross Is preparing for
emergencies. Major A. d. Mudd is
here from st. Louis to take charge
OF housing and feeding refugees
from the South Quincy district and
to cooperate with Sheriff Elrnore
in planning the evacuation OF FAM
lies from tracts still facing floods.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
ACTIONS In House
Received Bullish
In Wheat Market

CHICAGO, April 26-P-After
an Irregular start in which new
low-record prices for the season
were touched. wheat today scored
something Of an advance. Passage
of the farm relief bill in the house
was construed as moderately bull
ish.
Opening at / 3-sc off to 1-5c up,
wheat later rose s1l around TO
above yesterdays finish. Corn and
oats developed firraness likewise;
with corn starting lac off to 5-3c
up, and subsequently showing gen
eral gains.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
CASE IN HANDS
OF THE SENATE COURT

SACRAMENTO. Calf, April o.
P)-The case of Superior Judge
Carlos S. Hardy of Los Angeles,
charged with misdemeanors in Of
flee in connection with his alleged
activities in behalf Of Aimee Sem
pie Mcpherson at the time ne. kid
naoillg story was under mvcstiga-
ton. was in the hands Of the sen-
ate court Of impeachment today.
The senate court took the cass
last night, but deferred decision
until today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
CONCLUDES
FIRST WET VOYAGE

NEW YORK, April 26.-tP)-The
liner Leviathan locked today at the
conclusion of its first wet" voyage
under the American flag. At the
12-nlile limit liz bottles Of liquor
were heaved overheard in accord
ance with the law that permits only
medical stores to be brought nearer
the coast.
Passengers reported that mex
perience of the Leviathan's crew as
liquor dispensers was evidence by
the first stock they laid in. On the
third day out, they said. the beer
was all consumed and from then
on it was wine or hard stuff or
nothing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
JURY is OUT IN CASE
OF RAINS VS.. D

The jury in the r. r.. Rains vs..
ID. Bridges forceable detainer case
was out at noon in the county court
at law.
The trial got under way this
morning with taking Of testimony
Of five witnesses. Bridges was a
tenant on lands Of Rains near San
Benito. The case was appealed
from y. p court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
ROBINSON "A BORAH
FOP RELIGIOUS SPEECH

WASHINGTON, April 264P-
Senator Robinson ar Arkansas,
democratic vice presidential nom
inee In the last election, today as
sailed Senator Borah of idaho for
making a plea for religious liberty
in the senate . few days ago after.
nc declared, the Idahoan had re
NAMED as dumb as an oyster"
during the campaign when the re-
ligious issue was the "overshadoW-
ing question:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
AWAIT DECISION IN
DISPUTE

Decision from the attorney gen
erals office is being awaited here
on tn eboundary dispute between
the Point Isabel and Olmito school
districts.
Both districts lay claim to 3,4o0
acres in share 80 lying between the
new and old tracks of the Rio
Grande railway.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
COTTON

LIVERPOOL. April 26.-tP1-
Cotton spot dull; lower; American
strict good middling 1903; good
middling 1858; strict middling
1913; middling 1923; strict low
middling 9.98; low middling 963;
strict good ordinary 9.28; good ordi-
nary 8.83. Sales 1000 bales, $500
American. Receipts 1000, Ameri-
can 1920. Futures closed barely
steady: May 1000; July 9.99; Oc-
tocer 1000; December 1901; Janu-
ary 1905; March 1907.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
MEASURE UP

CONTINUED from page one.l
cIaring q temporary embargo
against ell Florida fruits and vege-
tables.
1t was pointed out the Medi-
terranean fly attacks almost all
known fruits and vegetables that
should the pest be brought to the
state 1t eventually would be almost
certain to reach the Valley. The
peach and tomato growing industry
in East Texas also were considered
seriously menaced.
The quarantine which 1t is under
stood the state department will de-
clare against Florida products bears
no relation to the permanent quar-
antine against Flodria citrus which
will be asked by the Valley Of the
present legislature.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
RITTER AMI FGGs

CHICAGO. April 26-Butter low
er; creamery extras 43 3-4044c:
standards "a extra firsts 43043
1-2c; firsts 1902 1-2; seconds 40
1904 1-2c.
Eggs higher; extra firsts 81 1-2M
%: firsts rs 3-4127c; ordinary firsts
"a 1-2m26c; storage packed firsts 90;
storage packed extras 20 1-2c.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
MERCEDES COMMITTEE
IN PEST WAR
(sneciaI to The Herald.l

MERCEDES. April 26.-George
Morrison. z. B. Wilmer and A. r.
Henderson have been named a
committee of three to assist federal
inspectors in the campaign against
the MoreIos fruit fly in the Val
ley. The committee was named by
John Phelan, secretary of the
chamber Of commerce, in accord
with action Of a meeting at Har-
hngen Tuesday night.
The committee viii be expected to
assist federal men to locate stored
fruit and in any other way.
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IN OUR VALLEY
Continues from PAGE Onel

Continued From Page One>
leads north from Elsa to Hargill.
1t opens a straight north and
south road between Hargil and
Weslaco, and from Weslaco on to
Progreso, on the Rio Grande.
Everywhere one travels in Hi
daigo county there are modern
highways under construction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26

CHICAGO. April 26-P-Hogs.
$4,000; 15@25c higher: top s11.80;
bulk good and choice hogs $50 lbs.
Sl15O11175; packing soWs SlO.25@
1925: pigs, medium to choice 90-130
lbs. so.75011,4 40.
Cattle. 1000; calves 1000; steady.
slaughter steers, good and choice
e5c-f5oo lbs. s13.50@1500; fed year
lings. good and choice 750-950 lbs.
s13.7511500; cows. good and choice
s975ml200: vealers (milk-fed) good
and choice S14.5OG155o.
Sheep: 1000: lambs. good and
choice. 90 lbs. down. s1485;1600:
ewes. medium to choice 80 lbs. down
s3o0G1O25.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
10 DEDICATE AIRPORT

DALLAS, Tex. April 26.-P-A
fleet Of twelve Dallas ships, includ-
ing giant, tri motored planes, viii
fly to Corsicana for the dedication
Of its new airport tomorrow, it was
announced at Love Field TODAY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26

needs, viz: the right location at the price
they car afford to pay. No waste Of
time; no physical exertion or worry.
No "For Rent" sign could reach these
people-no sign ever reached 10000 peo-
pie a night. You'll want to have your ad
where they look, and a phone call to
phone No. s will put it there. Rent today.
Consider the money lost in an idle room.
Figure it out for yourself in the chart be-
low!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
Cattle Steady; Hogs
Higher; Sheep Lower
In Kansas City Mart

KANSAS CITY. April 26.-CP-
-Fogs: 5000; 1o02oc higher; top
S1I40 for choice 19o-240 lbs; pack
ing sows So.4001o.35.
Cattle: 500; calves: 100: steady;
slaughter steers, good and choice
950-1 500 pounds S12.8591475; fed
vearlings. good-choice 750-950 lbs.
SI3SS@1475; cows, good and choice,
Sa.T5011.50. Vealers dmilk-fed) me-
dunn to choice so.5001600.
Sheep: 1000; slow: few sales l5c
lower.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
Called Communication Rio Grande

O&NA~& 1SAO 04G44~L
"a Lodge No. 81, "A. +. and M.
M NJ, Masonic Temple. $50
IN this afternoon. Friday, for
~ the purpose Of conducting
'V an an~te-buria1 service of our
brother, Charles Franklin
Stanner, who died at the Mercy
hospital on Thursday morning. All
regular Masons are urgently re-
quested to attend. s. D. Houston, W.
NJ; w. w. Ball, Sec'y.-Adv. IS.
issues Warning - John Coffey,
game warden, announced today
that he found a red bird, some
times known as the cardinal, in
captivity with clipped wings. He
warns the public that people who
in%carcerate birds protected by state
statutes will be prosecuted.
Restaurant. Harlingen. for sale.
Fully equipped, attractive PROPOSE
ton. See Walker Craig Co.-adv tt
Now Open-The Gulfside Casino,
Point Isabel, open for the season.
Rooms and a la carte service.-Adv.
%.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26

LONDON. April 26.@P-The
Royal Air Force sifplane, seeking to
break long distance flight records
in a flight from England to Call
cutta, landed at Karachi, India, at
1:l5 p. m. British summer time. ii
was announced here this afternoon
by the air ministry.
The distance flown from England
was about 4,131 miles and the time
elapsed so hours and 48 minutes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26

Now Open-The Outside Casino
Point Isabel, open for the season
Rooms and a la carte service.-Adv
%.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26

Every day young men and women come
to the Valley to work-lured by the
great opportunities. They are going
to make their home here. Of course.
their first problem, common to all, is a
roon-a pleasant roonl-a room that can
be called home.
Today, these newcomers wi. sit down
with a Herald, a pencil, and a phone.
They will read the Rent Room ads and
select the one, or several, that fit their
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26

Come to Methodist Church Sat
urday noon for chicken dinner-75c
adv. IS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26
City Briefs

You can get the best sandwiches,
scdas. sundaes and service at the
Star Pharmacy, opposite Hospital
McAllen, Texas. - adv. If.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26

Opening date Of New Orleans
Cafe, Matamoros, across the street
from Drive Inn, April 2T. Sand
wiches and Spanish dishes a spe-
cialty. Arturo z. Cara. - adv. g.
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POTHTRY

CHICAGO, April 26.zP-PouI-
try firm; fowls 81; broilers 41@47;
ROSTERS 20 IL: turkeys 80; ducks
24030: geese 10.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-26

Triurity Dance.-Hinkley hall,
$50 to II Saturday night. All Amer
lean people welcome. ADV. 26.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
LOCAL MEN ACTING HEADS
 OF CROMWELL 0RPHANAGE
John Allison and Emil Hjcrpe in Charge Following Resignation
 of Superintendent

An announcement was made yes tCrday by officials of the Cromwell Swedish Orphanage and Swedish Missionary Eastern Association that superintendent Rev. J. A. Anderson of the Cromwell home is no longer the head. His resignation went into effect August 24. No reason was given for his resignation.
 Before Mr. Anderson succeeded Joseph Pihl at the Cromwell home on December ?, 1927, he served as rector in South Manchester for sev- cral years. Since his resignation his position has been filled by John Ohlson and Emil Hjerpe, both of New Britain. Both are members of the board of directors. A new super intendent will be named this month by the direct crate.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
61 KNOWN DEATHS INLUzON TYP PHOON!
Manila Placed On Restricted Water Ser7ice-- Bridge CoIiag3es

Manila, Sept ! Pl-Roports from BulaC2n and I.agnna provinces to- day increased 10 G1 tho number Of known fatalities, direct and in direct. resulting from the typhoon which raked Luzon Island carly this week.
 Bulacan province, the first of the moro nOrtherly to report, had 20 dead. Eleven persons drowned and % were injured at Nagcarlang, la guna province, yesterday when q bridge. weakened by the storm, col !apscd. Most of the victims wore children who had fingered on the bridge to watch fishermen cast their nets.
 Manila today was placed on a re- strictcd water service through tn" breaking of mains leading from Matalban. The curtailmcnt worked no hardship, however,
 Deaths reported included r at Montalban, seven in RiZal province and six lost in the Eagay Gulf by the sinking of the steamer Mayon.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
Girl Scout News

Although camp has been closed for several weeks. the campers arr still wondering what their camping friends from other states and cities are doing. Letters only come onrr in a few weeks for many of them have 10 come a long distance. some of these camping friends were from Portland. WalliugGord, Berlin, PlaiU- vile, Wostport, Derby and Ihiiad l. phia. During the six weeks camp was open there wore TG different girls with a total of 2O2 scout weeks
 Tho favoritc sport, one which "y- cry camper has longod for sinc' camp closed, was swimming. Man- girls learned 10 swim or to improve their swimming while others learn cd to life save. The wonderful sur prise, the canoe. encouraged aud added much to the boating. stunt night Was always busy evening and an evening everyone enjoyed for not only stunts were pres nl,i but new songs learned and old ones sung Scouting and craft hours were always busy times as cNoryon" was intent on finishing some part of their scout work or an article 'n crafts. Camp is q fine place 10 oh- serve nature as many found out this summer. Hike day was always q happy one for everyone wondered l r,, ,,r a a,,#e e were going on their hike and who
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05

has shown no signs of letting up. London temperatures bordcred 90 Fahrenheit yesterday, which is q high figure at any time for this country The figures early today were above those of corresponding periods yesterday.
 Temperatures well into the nino- ties have been registered in Paris and other parts of France, in large sections of Germany and even in Switzerland during the past few days, various places reporting the highest September figures in years.
 Unreasonable demands have been made upon ice distributors anl shortages with constant suffering have been reported in some in stances.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
NRN1A PLIERS f,NpER:

Washington. Sept. , tP'-Army licrs arc becoming so expert and aircraft improvement have so di- unfinished the likelihood of accidents that the war department has rec commended against legislation to re- Quirr applicants for army cNhihi- tion flights to furnish bond to in- sure the government against dam age claims.
 In disappearing the Maas bill to regulate exhibition flights by the air corps and require a protective bond, the department pointed out to the house military committee that the probability of accidents from which dnmag" claims might arise, was dc croa2iug.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
FACULTY CHANGES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS 5
Supt. Holmes Announces Shifts
 in Teaching Personnel

Designations and transfers which involved the senior. two junior high schools and an elementary school were announced today by school Supt. Stanley H. Holmes.
 Miss Helen Downcs of this city has resigned as an English teacher at the senior high school and her place will ho taken hy Miss Alice Gafinoy who will he transferred from place on the faculty of the Central junior high school. Miss Gaffncys place will be taken by Miss Mary J. State of Portland, Maine, who previous to coming horo had two years expori- cnce as teacher in New York city Another change in the senior high school faculty is that which is brought about because of the resig- nation of Miss Nellie Levitt of this city. Her place will be occupied by Miss Clara A. Powell formerly of the Nathan Hale junior high facUl- ty. The vacancy is in the commercial department and includes hOokkecn- ing classes. Miss PoWoll's place will bo taken by Miss Gertrude Connolly of this city,
 Miss Anne Dorney of North Brook field, Mass. who resigned to take d place in Long Island will be succeed cd by Miss Hazel Lindsay of High land Falls. Maine. This is a seventh grade English class. Harold J. Cleary. a science teacher at the Cen tral junior high school has resign cd to take a position in Boston, Mass. and he will be succeeded by Rudolph Gagnon, a graduate of the University of Maine, a former teach CT at Lewiston high school, and former head chemist in the CoWan WoOlcn Co. of Maine.
 Miss Caroline Doe, instructor of physical education at the Central Junior high school and native of New Hampshire has resigned, and her place is to bn filled by Miss Esther Collins of Maine. The latter was formerly teacher at Gardner, Maine.
 Miss Alice Hartncv of this city, and Miss Elizabeth Moss Of Nauga- tuck have been assigned to places in the Smith school left vacant by the rcsignations of Miss Henrietta A. Tlagg and Miss Nellie Sylvia
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
Relief Due I'ODioht

New York, Sept. } O'P) - The eastern scaboard went into the fifth day of rccord-broaking heat wave today with relief in the form of showers predicted for tonight
 The weather bureau reported that yesterday, with maximum tom p"raturc of 94 degrees, was the hot test September on record. Tn" mean temperature of S4 also was q record.
 plainticld, N. J., had the highest temperature in the east-99, and Flushing, l.. l., reported 97.
 Three deaths. attributed to the heat, occurred here yesterday. They were:
 Leo G"isenbrosh, G5, who col lapsod and died.
 Patrick Mcguire, AS, drowned
 Louis Scrrano, Il, drowned