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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-11-15
Daughters Of Isabella
OFFICER Are Elected

Officers Are ElecLeu
The next social night q -
trlct 81 Columbia Circle it,
daughters u Isabella. VIII Pc
Monday, December IS. II was an
nounced today. The following
officers have been elected:
Mary A. Haskell past regent;
Katherine c. Ratcliffe. regent:
Alice NJ. Burke, vice regent: Viz
gfnia Offutt, monitor; Katherine
8. REM, custodian: Jennie Cole
man. chancellor; Catherine Suai-
van. financial secretary: Anne 81.
Ferguson, recording secretary;
Mary r. wolfe, treasurer; MRS,
Mabel IA. Burke, inner gtlArd:
Laura Luff, outer guard: Mrs.
Annie Coon and Miss Fannie
Howe, guides; Rose Ann French,
scribe: Mary Ellen Manning, Or
! earist'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-11-15
BOOK BRINGS $4,000

LONDON, Nov. 15sOliver
Goldsmith,s THE Haunch Of Ven.
sion" has been sold at auction
for $24, 900. An autographed man.
uscript Of Charles Dickens 1.-THE
Schoolboy's story" brought So
$50 at the same auction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-11-15
FRENCH FUNDS SAFE

PARIS, NOV. is tINS.l.--8
French funds invested In the
American markets were not en-
dangered by the recent drops
In prices on the New York Stock
Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-11-15
HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Columbia Historical So
clety win hold its 24Dtn meeting
Tuesday night at the Cosmos
Club Assembly Hall. The 'Fourth
Ware" written by the late REV.
Page Milburn, win be illustrated
on the screen by Allen G.. Clark.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-15
ONE PAPER FOR ONE ISLAND

lovely spring day to that any
standing could exist it with this thought mind
that make an attempt the idea that the
wsRecord has been and always will be- long
mains in hands, n al-Island institution
With sch big task before the securing for children
that high school for which all striving there need
before for unity of mind and purpose The
thrive only the community hriyes The village of Vashon
which the Record happens be located could support
Of the of our Island Mauy much Of field of
Vashon and the islands equal
has been honest ndeavor represent each every
ton from the north end to the south end and from the side
to the The boundary line of extends where
the waters Of the Sound meet shores.
1t purpose help develop community ahead Of
another this is the accusation that being
the past has been able escape this criticism possibly
perennial No doctor uniform service his practice that
that the physician finding another interesting than
his Whereas that doctor be giving the complaining much
thought than other patients No minister please
member OF his church No merchant lived who equally
good services all of his customers
doing Is than theseg Most decidedly
Yet all of doing best but meeting with
responses from various individuals
Last December asked for certain information from different
localities the Island Thirteen different parts
furnish with legitimate information Five responses
granted yet we to boost these five of the island what
a of protest there would be-
As look this copy of the paper and find that your
community not in evidence begin wonder what
that do not find Then check the material
have contributed and Of it has astra Occasionally
article that not use but Is never one that
contains good legitimate of section
We putting the question you sqnarey We have
grown the day of vashon Island Maury Burton yashon North
Being located where consequently going the
being made door Being where you you will
the being made in immediate vicinity The de
veopmen of entire Island mutual problem
publicity every part great benefit
cal all particularly the paper but to the whole
muny If supply the medium for putting of
supply the material Will you do it'll Your correspondents
doing their level best Are you doing yoursY
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-15
CONTRASTS IN LIFE

Contrasts life varying and interesting but here
two widely separated atas of British society that will surprise
many of us More than million peopemen and children
reported to be slowly starving death in the coal fds Of
Wales and Scotland The society of London paying
SAG week for what called starvation treatment high class
beauty parlors
The million and people Of the submerged tenth"
ing because they have work to do Neither have the London
society Their starving is costing them SIG
though Bigger and better unceons the slogan for Mayfair this
might well be the slogan for the starving Wales
and Seoand's coal fields
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-15
covE-cEDARHURsT- CoLvAs

Continued from page
About 40 attended. Mrs. Tronas
viii he hostess the first Friday
in April.
Mrs. r. L, Stafford spent Sat.
urday IN Seattle.
Mrs. Hudspeth was hostess to
a group of ladies last Wednesday
afternoon She served a delicious
luncheon. Those enjoying her
hospitality We're Mines. Frank
Segrist, /, Fieldal, Roeu. Ceilings,
and Krokset and little Murray
Diller, MIS- kroksets grandson
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-15

Mrs. 0. +. Rindal attended the
ministers meeting at Rev. Harris
church in Seattle.
Ten or u Coyeites went to Sc.
.lltle Sunday afternoon to attend
tie Nazarine church where Rev
anderson Is holding services.
An addition is being built to the
Colyos Lutheran church, a kitchen
ard cloak room.
Mr.. and Mrs. zene Whitemore
attended the Amethyst Chapter Of
The Eastern Star in Seattle Wed
ncsday night 1t was til official
visit Of the grand matron.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-15
"a Cit Of Leaven
BY N. P.J.

FuTURISTIC
Perkins sniffedsat poky methods
Ofpreparing for old age,
And a savings bank suggestion
Always put him in rage.
Twenty-five-percent of profit
Was the least that he d accept
And at ground-floor propositions
He was hungrily adept.
Now a beautiful collection
OF certificates of stock,
Mining, magazine and music,
Oil and gas and paving block
He has cached away in safety,
Growing widowed year by year
And he's living at the poorhouse
Till his dividends appear!
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-03-15
. SHOWALTER BILL FAILS

Much disappointment fell in school circles the failure
Of the Showaer bill both houses of the Legislature To the
casual observer would that this bill have promised
much since apparent that large interests opposing its
However there will be future possibilities for the rural
schools Much Of educational value has been gained from the dis
csson this bill has caused 1T is always hopeful sign when
legislation pertaining the public schools enough stir
people talking Ordinarily the education of young taken
much for granted
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
Brownsville Stores
Prepare Stocks For
Father Day Buying

Brownsville merchants anticipat-
ing a general observance OF Faith
er's Day" June is are making
preparations to display suitable gifts
for men IN advance Of the day set
aside.
This movement. begun but a few
years ago. already has come 70 mean
70 the youth Of American almost a.
much as Mothers Day
Merchants selling mems apparel
say that each wear since the move
ment was started their sales lust
preceding the day have increased,
indicating a greater number have
taken To the gift idea Of remem-
brarCe.
Modern selling methods have de
creed that stores anticipate certain
dates by buving for the occasion
and Brownsville merchants accord
ingIv have made arrangements 20
display their goods in q manner to
facilitate the buyer in making his
selection.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
hint Staying
TRIAL CHANGE

AMARILLO, Texas. June 6.-lPl-
A motion for a change OF venue VIII
be sought for r.. II. Hamilton. prom
trent Amarillo attorney, charged
with murder in the Staying OF Tom
Walton, Jr.. his sCn-in-law. mere on
Nav 4. ii was revealed today by a
member of one Of the law firms rep
r~esenting hamilton, but who refused
TO be quoted.
Hamilton's trial has been set for
June Is. Whether the motion VIII
be filed far enough in advance Tor
the state to prepare to fight IT on
the day the trial opens was not dls-
closed.
The state is ready for trial, &C.
cording To District Attorney Ed W
Thompson. Forty or fifty OF ANA
rillo's leading business men. VINO. N
far as q recent habeas corpus hear
ing disclosed. know nothing OF the
facts IN the case. have been subpoe-
naed as witnesses. III is believed
that they will be called 70 testify 1T
a change OF venue hearing.
Newspapers have created prelu-
dice against Hamilton. It was de-
clared his attorneys would say. by
insinuating Hamilton knew he was
killing his son-in-law when Re shot
Walton. and also through the re-
port Young walton had gone Il
HamiltOn's office TO make an eX-
PLANTATION. These allegations both
will be denied by the defense, u was
understood.
If a change Of venue is granted n
the manner usual with transferred
cases In Amarillo. 10 will 20 To Can
yon. Randall county.
The defense council. however, was
expected to oppose a transfer to any
point in the Panhandle o. Texas
covered b. the Amarillo News and
Globe c1 the ground " would give
no relief.
A special venire OF 300 was sum-
moned. About $50 witnesses have
been s~ubpOenaed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
Two Business Buildings
Going Up In McAUen

ton the new one-story brick and
tile building for the Ideal LAUNDRY
on Fresno avenue between South
Main and South Fifteenth streets.
The building VIII cost approximate
~ $12! 900.
The Central Power and Light
company is completing a new re-
tail station at the corner OF South
Broadway and Erie avenue and this
will be opened the latter part Of
next week. according to company
officials.
"A number OF residences are under
construction IN various portions OF
the city. Perhaps the major resi-
Dental development is occurring in
Milmor addition. which is being de-
veloped by the Milmor Development
company. Of which Paul d. Miller
is president. Three English type
stucco homes are under construc-
ton, one Is practically completed.
and two more will be built within
the immediate future. according to
Mr.. Miller. The English type stuc-
COS are the products Of the architec-
tural skill Of G. E. Anderson. Wes-
loca contractor and builder, who was
the first to introduce them in the
Valley. Unusual architectural ef-
fects have been produced without
causing the home to assume freak
ish" appearance. it was said.
Building permits for May totalled
Sl8,750, according to figures released
by the city building inspectors Of
flee. This compares with a total
Of Sl6,z50 in permits issued il May,
1923. The total thus far for 1929
is sl59450. as compared with $500
500 for the same period of 1923.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
new HARLINGEN
SHOW TO OPEN
Remodeled Rialto To Have
Special Program Fer
Debut Thursday
lSnecial - The HeraldN

'S.aANAaH ~ ~
HARLINGEN. June 8.-The new
Rialto theater here will be opened
Thursday. June 13 with an elabor-
ate and fitting program. it was
announced definitely Saturday
night.
Jack Pickens. manager Of the
new playhouse. said the staff Of
artists end engineers who have
been overhaulirg and rebuilding
the thcater for the past several
weeks had promised him everything
would b in readiness Gu that date.
This is the newest Dent theater
and will give Harrington its second
high class playhouse.
An entirely new front has been
constructed and the interior OF the
play house has been enlarged and
completely changed. A new organ,
a modern cooling system which is
guaranteed 70 keep the theater al
a comfortable temperature in the
hottest weather. and many other
new pieces q equipment have been
installed.
"A new carpet has been laid on
the floor and new drapery has been
hung.
The opening program will be an
nounced within n few days. accord
ing 20 Manager Pickens. and IL
will be entirely IN keeping with the
splendid new playhouse he added.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
Early Farm Relief
Action Predict e d
After Compromise

WASHINGTON. June 8.-lP-
Early enactment Of farm relic. leg
islation hung in the balance today
as the export debenture group I'M
dertook a campaign in the senate
TO reject the conference commit
tees farm bill.
The division was held By leaders
a both groups to be even closer
than when the debenture pronosel
was voted into the senate bill ~
to A.
Arguments against the compro-
mise bill we're based on conten-
items that tire house oversteDDed
us ar-hnrit~ III ~efrsirr n vote m
the debenture plan. That stand
resulted in elimination Of the plan
from the bill.
This house has approved the con-
ference bill and only a favorable
vote in the senate is necessary 10
send the legislation to President
Hoover.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
O
L
TROOP 2

The troop met for regular meet
ing Thursday evening. In place of
the indoor meeting. a hike had
been arranged. AT six thirty in the
evening the boys left for Lake Oh
mito in cars furnished by Scout
master Coke and Troop Commit
teman PETE. An hour and a half
Of real sport was had. including
swimming lessons for several men,
bers, and practice in diving for all.
After the swim, the boys made
a big camp fire, and proceeded 70
cook hot dogs galore Cold sOdas
we're also enjoyed. After the cere-
mony including the scout oath and
the singing Of taps there followed
fifteen rah5 for the scoutmaster
and fifteen PETE.
After the return 10 Brownsville
a short meeting was held with the
setting Of the next meeting for
completing all registrations. and
the setting Of a time limit Of two
weeks for the passing OF all ten
derfoot tests.
Alberto Ba-rera. Scribe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
TROOP THREE

Troop No. 3. Boy Scouts of
Brownsville. met Friday at 7:30 D.
m. at the Methodist church. The
meeting was opened by pledging our
allegiance TO the flag Of the United
States Of America. after which the
roll call was called. Seventeen
scouts answered to their names. We
played a number OF games in first
aid using the triangular bandage.
Then the patrols put on a number
Of stunts representing the scout law.
we had patrol meeting and the
Fox patrol elected Scout Lewis
Schultz as their assistant patrol
leader. We all missed Mikey West.
the patrol leader OF the Blazing
Arrow patrol. Mickey is nov a page
for the senate at Austin. Bill Ma
guire Is in New Mexico. visiting his
uncle and the Apache Indians
there. We we're honcred BY having
Mr.. Rowell Of the Western Union
visiting with US. He gave us a splen-
did talk after which he and Mr..
Tabor were the judges in the games
We played.
We hope Mr. RoWell will feel HIM
self one of US and come with us
more. Troop 3 was organized jan
uary I. 1929. With one boy, jim
ME Truss. now we have % enrolled.
We have two first class scouts. u
second class scouts, and IS tender
feet scouts.
We planned a hike for next Fri
day. All scouts are to be at the
church at 4 p. m. with their blan-
kct. food for six meals and necessary
cooking utinsels. Mr.. Mather has
promised to give us his truck for
this occasion. Scout Frank Mather
will drive and we will spend Fri
dey night and Saturday night az
Camp Perry. returning some time
Sunday. Mr.. Taber. our assistant
scoutmaster was present with his
smile. and we are sorry that he
cannot 60 with us. But he promised
to take some o. us next Tuesday
on z hike.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
REPORT LAND
FIRM TO Sell
American Company Ready
To Accept $1,729,O0O for
System, Report
Especial to The Herald)

W 4AAG IAEAaAAF
MERCEDES. June 8.-Unofficial
but reliable reports here late Sat
urday were to the effect that the
American Rio Grande Land and r.
rigation company will accept the Of
fer 81. 729 900 for its irrigation sys-
tenn in the Mercedes and Weslaco
tracts.
This report was received following
announcement that the directors OF
Cameron and Hidalgo counties ir-
rigation district No. 8 have made
such en- offer TO the American COM
pany.
The offer was based on a valua-
ton estimate Of the pumping plant,
main canals. l~aterals. meters, etc.
Of the company made by Heinrich
and Lowry. Kansas City engineers.
They spent several months going
y e the irrigation system. and fin
ally announced a valuation Of APP
proximately 81. 729. 600 on the entire
system.
The American company previous
ly had placed a valuation IN excess
Of $4,000. 900 on its irrigation sys-
tenn, but in view Of the necessity OF
extensive drainage works and other
improvements on the district 1t Is
reported the company has decided
TO sell at this figure.
The company last year attempted
to put into effect a raise IL water
rates. but was restrained when court
action was brought BY farmers IN
the district. II was at that time
that the farmers started the move
to purchase the district. and organ
lied the irrigation district TO buy Il.
A committee Of Is persons, main
" farmers. has been acting in the
matter. in an effort to bring nego-
tiatiCnS to q close.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
lspacial 10 The Heraldl

A2RGAGnA " AA4G IN anu
M'ALLEN, June "a survey OF
building activity in McAllen shows
that two business buildings r IN
der construction, two others are
planned for the near future, at least
eight residences are under constrUc-
ton and activity is steadily increas-
ing throughout the city.
The new Rich building on the
corner Of South Broadway and
Beaumont avenue is rapidly pro-
crossing. and builders are several
days ahead Of schedule. according
10 4. D.. Mathis. contractor. This
is the first Of several ley buildings
which are expected to be construct
cd along South Broadway. and Will
cost approximately s25 900. It will
be the only business building in
McAllen with running ice water in
every room. II will be two stories
in height and is Of brick and tile
construction.
The old Methodist church has
been RACED and plans for the new
J.. c. Penney building which will
arrive in McAllen in a few days.
This building will be erected on
the corner of South Broadway and
Austin avenue, opposite the city
hall.
The site has been cleared next
to the office Of the McAllen Daily
Press for the construction OF Z. T..
Phelps new building which Will
house two business firms. Thomas
w. Blake Lumber company has re-
ceived the contract for construction
of this building.
L. L. Davis is pushing 10 compile
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
JURY SAYS OKEH,
* = =
BUT IT MEANS NO;
y - y
u PUZZLED

Attorneys on both sides IN the
case Cf q II. Yantis VS.. McDer-
mott Motor company wera puz-
-led Saturday b. the Findings az
\ ulrv IN a suit brought b. Dr.
Yantis to recover damages on an
automobile which he alleged was
defective when sold 70 him BY
the defendant.
Some Of the issues were an
svered in such a way as 70 make
the Jury contradict itself Judge
Yates said. For instance. they
found that the car was defective
but also that the plaintiff
brought On his own damages By
turning the car back when he
did. These two findings are
hardly reconcilable.'
Attorneys On both sizes are
making a motion for Judgment
in favor Of their respective
clients. V. w. Taylor, special
Judge in the case. likely will hand
down a decision in the case the
latter part Of next week, when
the term will be ended.
Attorneys in the case were Fl.
L. Yates. Brownsville. and w. M.
Russell, San Antonio. for the de-
Tense. II. 3. Calbraith and Cra-
ham and Graham Of Brownsville
for the plaintiff.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
Early Irrigation
Systems Of Valley
Discussed al Meet
Special to The Herald

MERCEDES. June 5-DlScuSSlon5
of the early irrigation systems IN
the Valley. their construction, fir
nancing and re-financIng. featured
the regular meeting of the lower
Rio Grande Valley chapter Of the
American Association Of Engineers
held here Saturday evening.
Frank .. Robertson. MANAGER ot
the San Benito district, told Of the
early hardships OF the irrigation
projects AZ San Benito. III. VI. Ew-
ing spoke on the Mission system.
Ewing Is engineer for this system.
&. q. Commons discussed the ear
ly history OF the Mercedes project.
Commons is assistant engineer for
the Mercedes system.
"A portion of the evening was
devoted TO social activities AS tine
meeting had been designated as
ladies night" Barbecue vas served
on the lawn OF the American COM
pany's offices.
There were S. present. including
Mr. and Mrs. W. IL Conrad and son..
Verne, Mr.. and Mrs. w. q. Wash
ington, Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". VII.
and a.. q. Ruff.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-09
War Declared on
Stalls Handling
Forbidden Fruit

/ Discovery of another mango on
sale in the city market here con-
tanning maggots Of the Morelos fruit
~, announcement OF Mayor A. 3.
Cole that he would seek 70 prevent
operators of stalls from selling
Struggled fruits and several appeals
from Valley citrus interests to state
ofIiciales for a more rigid quaran-
tine against Florida were develop
ments OF the week IN the double
barreled pest var being vaged In
the Valley.
Some Of the moves were Calcu-
lated 70 speed determination ~ the
MoreloS fruit fly and others to pre-
vent introduction Of the Afediter-
ranean fly into this section from
Florida.
With announcement OF state de-
nartment Of agriculture inspectors
that they had found the third IN
fected mango Oh the market here
the last one discovered having 81
maEgOts Of the MnrCiOs fly-an ap-
peal was made for 2 more rigid in
spection Of persons entering the
United States no To- sure they wt-e
not smuggling In fruits.
Mayor Firm
AT the same time Mavor "a B.
Cole said he would insist that cper-
a.crs Of stalls u the city market
refuse 20 handle manages OF any
other fruit which h. not allowed TO
enter the United States legally.
Cole also took y hand III the quar-
antine against Florida 70 keep out
the Mediterranean flv BIZ telc-
graphing a request 10 Governor
Dan Moody that al products cf the
fiy infested state be barred from
Texas.
His telegram 70 the governor said:
The great vegetable ami fruit in
dustry of our state is menaced with
destruction by threatened intesta-
ton by the Mediterranean fruit fly.
Nue. Florida fruit still I'm storage
or being sold in Texas. East Texas
particularly liable 10 early infesta-
tion because or their quantities or
ripe peaches. tomatoes and other
fruit and vegetable hosts and the
fact that infested fruit was found
IN Dallas. Fort Worth, New Or
leans. Algiers. Urge immediate
embargo against all Florida fruit
and vegetables and the destruction
Of all Florida fruit now In the state
George Walker at the same time
telegraphed To J. =. Bell. manager
OF the San Benit0 chamber Of COM
merce. appealing 10 him 10 seek
more rigid quarantine along the
border to keep Ou- srIuggie5 fruit.
Bell was in Austin working In the
interest of q more strict quarantine
against Florida a. the time.
Moody Gets kilograms
The Kiwanis club took n hand I'm
the fight by telCgraphing 10 Cow
error Moody.
The danger or infested Florida
products spreading the Nediter-
ranean fly through peach and to-
mat0 crops ir East Texas WIS called
10 the attention of Governor Moody
BY Bell and others in Austin.
During the week perhaps adj
dressed 20 legislators from this dis
trict appealing for additional fulSs
with which TO employ inspectors "A
the state department OF agriculture
we're circulated through the Valley.
These petitions will be presented ~
Polk Hornaday. Cameron county
representative. w. n. Montgomery.
HidalgO representative. and Archer
Parr, state senator from this iist.ct.