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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
BABIES WIN
Prize Youngsters Given
Awards In Weslaco
Especial to The Herald)


WESLACO, Dec. 16-tPp- Win
ming in the better baby contest
with almost perfect scores were
Rudolph Dwight Schroeder, eleven
month old son of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
+. Schroeder, and Evelyn Yynette
Etahl. fifteen and one-half month
old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Stahl. This better baby con-
test was a feature Of the pure food
show put on Friday and Saturday
by members OF the Presbyterian
church auxiliary in the Yarbrough
building opposite the post office.
Each Of these babies received a
gift, the first a silk quilt donated
BY the local j. c. Penneys store, the
second a sweater donated by the
Ladies Supply. The better baby
contest was conducted by DR.. J.
B. Malone OF Edinburg, county
health doctor, assisted BY the coun-
~ health nurse, local directors and
nurses.
Thirty-nine babies were register
ed. Other features Of the pure
food show we're exhibits Of local
merchants, a package sale, grab
bag. band concert. waffle supper.
The members Of the auxiliary re-
port q financial success, clearing
more than $500: and plans are
being discussed 10 make this an
annual affair, replacing the usual
bazaar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Holdup Man Flees
Without Robbing

HOUSTON, Dec. l6-tFt-A hola-
up man who shot and crLh@@
wounded y. III. Harris, 81, and then
fled without robblng the wounded
man was sought by police today.
Harris. who operates a refresh
ment stand, had just put his car
into the garage at his home, ne
told police, when the roooer oroer-
ed him to stand and deliver. Har-
ris had sl60 in his pocket, ne said
and rather than give II up, he re-
sisted the robber. In the scuffle
the holdup man pulled "a gun and
fired several shots. Harris was MT
twice. He viii recover, hospital a.
taches said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Scout Troop No. 2
Gets Recognition

Bow Scout Troop No. z, ORGANIZED
and sponsored by the knights OF
Columbus, has been formally admit
ed and recognized by the local boy
scout committee.
The troop IS comprised Of ten boys
under .he leadership OF Edward
Coke, scout master. II will meet
each Friday evening at St. Joseph 5
college. The troop has been func-
tioning for some time, but had not
been formally admitted into the 10
cal scout organization.
The boys in the group are William
Edmundson, Raul Garcia, j. l. Gar
cia. Jr.. William CHM, Sabas klahn,
Manuel Lizard. J. A. Patten, A. X.
Rodriguez and william Ross.
The group will name it various
officers at the next regular meeting
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Ancestors of Human
Race Uncovered

PEIPING. China, Dec. IG-tF)-A
limestone bed at Chow Outlen, 30
miles from here, was believed by
scientists today 70 have yielded
skeletons Of ten men who probably
were among the first ancestors OF
the human race.
Nine OF the skeletons were head.
less, leading some To believe the
limestone bed might have been the
scene or -Neanderthal behead-
inEs. It was suggested the heads
might have been removed FOR some
strange prehistoric rite.
One skull was discovered, n Chin
eSe geologist unearthing II. He
clss=-cd 1t belonged 70 q species Of
the famous "Peking man." the Sin
anthropus Pekinensis," associated
with the period or the piltdown
skull and the Java Mpe man.
Many of the bones were broken
sharply, ms lf hy human hands. The
scientists I'm reconStfuctinE the life
or the distant day. suggested the
ancient man might have done this
In order to get the marrow, prob
ably considered q delicacy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Negroes Questioned
In Beaumont Staying

BEAUMONT, Dec. i6-tPl-
Through questioning Of four negro
suspects, police today hoped TO
solve the mystery Of the killing of
Thomas ]. Hayslip, aged store keep
er, here Saturday night.
The 63-year-old man was beaten
and shot by a negro in what police
assumed was a holdup. Another
negro, Norris Gum. witnessed part
OF the struggle-entering the store
and seeing the negro standing over
the grocer-and spread the alarm.
An automatic pistol, missing from
the store, was found on one Of the
four suspects. A bloody check and
a handprint on the wall, just above
the shotgun, and disordered bed
clothes. attested the struggle that
took place.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Two Men Held After
Constable's Death

DALLAS, Dec. 16-lPl-Two Dali
las men were held in Jail today
while a grand jury inquired into
the death Of deputy constable J.
L. Broome, found yesterday, bat
tered and dying, near q cemetery
storehouse he was set TO guard.
The two men and three women
companions were arrested twice
yesterday-once on suspicion, be-
cause the men were wounded, and
again after they had been Identified
as renters Of a car connected with
the murder by the tire marks and
It's blood-spattered interior. Late
last night one Of the women was
released to be called before the
grand jury today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
GRID FINAL
TO Be Held
SATURDAY
Buck Yellow ia Ike u
Gate In Waco Will
Be Split $3.50

AUSTIN. Dec. l6.-tFl-The play
off between Breckenridge and Port
Arthur high schools for the state
football championships will he held
Saturday in the Cotton Palace sta
dunn at Waco, after officials OF the
schools and Roy B. Henderson. sth-
letic director Of the Interscholastic
League, had been In conference two
hours today.
The only ather point deched
was that the gate receipts should
be split $3.50.
Breckenridge was represented Ivy
Nv. !. Holland, superintendent. and
=. 4. Shotwell, coach, and Port Ar
thur by q. NJ Sims, superintendent.
and Tom Dennis. coach.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
HUNT VICTIM
IN EDINBURC
IS IMPROVED
High School Football
Star Is Wounded
Accidentally


EDINBURG, Dec. 16.-Diarmuid
Nicholson, 16-year-old Weslacc high
school football star, is in a much
improved condition in the Medical
Arts hospital here following an op-
Grafton Saturday evening as the re-
suit Of wounds received in a hunt
ing accident nine miles west Of Fal-
furrias.
The wounds were caused by the
accidental discharge Of a gun IN the
Youths stomach as he was attempt
ing to club a wounded quail with
the butt end Of 20 calibre rifle.
He was taken to Falfurrias Tor
first aid treatment and was then
rushed to the hospital here Tor an
operation.
In company with Nicholson on
the hunt were I. z. Martin, Weslaco
football coach: Fred Turner and X
M. Pineda. They had camped Fri
dav night in. order to hunt deer
early Saturday morning. and meet
ing with no success, had gone 10
hunt quail when the accident occur
red.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16

Cape Blancc, furrherm0St extremity
OF the African Coast, probably
about l:30 a. m. today. heading for
Pernambuco. Brazil.
Passing over Cape JUDY, Rio De
Orc, shortly before that the fliers
radioed their trip thus far had
been without incident and under
favorable conditions. They sent
their greetings To the officials OF
Rio De Orc, Spanish province.
Good Time Made
Rate or speed established by the
plane over the first part OF its
course was about 100 miles an hour,
Should it maintain that speed the
plane might be expected 10 reach
Montevideo sometime Tuesday af-
ternoon. Montivideo time.
The fliers' course might be given
three subdivisions. First. down the
Spanish coast to Cape Blanco
about 1900 miles: second, across
the Atlantic to Pernambuco. Brazil
about 1000 miles: third and long
est, down the coast to the La Plata
Estuary and Montevideo, Of about
2,400 miles.
Friends Are Present
Friends assembled here 10 witness
their take-off shortly after noon
Yesterday. Many signed their names
On the wings OF the plane. which
has a dual control and Is equipped
with a 450-horsepower motor. The
French flag Is painted on the rud-
der and the Urguayan flag on the
fuselage. Their plane IS white.
The fliers took about l,4O0 GAL
Ions OF gasoline and carried ra-
dio set with two antennae. Botn
NJ them are skilled pilots.
Five successful expeditions nave
preceded the two across the Allan
tic on the Cape Verde Islands route
several have failed. The last %
make the flight were Captain Ar
turo Ferrartn and Major B. De
Prete. In July, 1928, when they set
their new worlds flight distance
record. recently broken by Captain
Dieudonne Coste, Frenchman-
The flight represents MAloi
L,arre-B -BorEes' second attempt TO 1lJ
70 south America from Europe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
81 WOUNDED

SYDNEY, ". :. W.. Dec. 16-tPl-
One miner was killed. and "a were
wounded. nine seriously. today in
rioting and fighting with police
guards at Rothbury mine. Six pol
icemen were injured.
-Four hundred miners, idle through
closing Of the shaft. attacked the
guards and attempted to rush pre-
mises. Police were stoned and retail
lated with their revolvers. "A Mr..
Badeley, member Of Parliament
tried 70 pacify the rioters, but was
struck with a stone and wounded.
Later a special train with police
and volunteers arrived on the scene
but there was no further demon
stration. The miners for the most
part withdrew to Greta.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
"a Pints Of Mescal
Carried By One Man

Inb.berS who cannot keep one
hin flask concealed will probably
turn green with envy when they
read this.
Customs officers pounced upon q
man in the Ramirenia section sat
urcay evening who had "a pintS OF
mescal variously distributed over
his person. He had sixteen bottles
above the waist line and the remain
der below-not under-his belt.
He might have gotten by at that,
except for the fact that he was busy
counting his bottles when the officer
arrived on the scene G.
He hastily placed q cardboard over
the bottles and was squatting on
IL hen-fashion when the seizure was
made.
Charges viii probably be made
Monday, officers state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
STIMSON NOTE
DECIDES WALLS
Attorney Had Picked Men
To Bring Gales Into
Laredo

LAREDO, Dec. 16.-CRl-Official
intervention by the Uniter States
government has assured Plutarco
Elias Gales. former president OF
Mexico, immunity from arrest on q
charge OF conspiracy TO murder
when he passes through Laredo to-
morrow or Wednesday.
This was certain today after a
week Of uncertainty during which
District Attorney John A. Walls was
undecided whether he should serve
the warrant for Gales arrest with
out regard to the diplomatic status
Of the visitor.
Stimson Wires
Uncertainty prevailed until o late
hour Yesterday when last minute
preparations to arrest Gales be-
tween San Antonio and Laredo
were countermanded as Walls re-
ceived definite and specific intor-
nation in a telegram signed by
Secretary OF State Henry !. Stim-
son.
The secretary expressed his dis
belief that any officer would pe
willing TO take action which would
initiate against the diplomats
status OF the distinguished visitor
and asserted the government would
take whatever steps were necessary
to protect Gales.
Officers Picked
walls had instructed the sheriff.
10 send picked officers to intercept
Gales train at a point between
San Antonio and Laredo, and bring
him here by automobile to stand
trial for conspiracy in the murder
of General Lucio Blanco, whose
body. handcuffed TO that Of another
Mexican officer. was found IN tne
Rio Grande river July 2, 1922.
Forced TO abandon his planned
arrest. Walls made 1t clear MS re-
cession was only temporary An
other day, he said. might bring an
other result. and he warned no.
only Gales. but other high Officials
of Mexico who, he said. are wanted
in Webb county. to avail them
selves OF diplomatic immunity when
travelling In Texas
Others Wanted
In addition to Gales, he said
webb county wants J. M. PUG
Causeranc. governor Of the feoeral
district Of Mexico, former secre-
tarv of education and prospective
member OF the Ortiz Rubio cabinet.
Causeranc. he said, was once ar
rested in Cameron county on ca
MAS from Webb and forfeited MS
$500 bond when he failed 70 appear
for trial.
Another member Of the present
cabinet" whose name he refused 70
disclose. IS also wanted" in webb
county. the district attorney as
serted.
Walls made public today his re-
ply to secretary Stimson, which ne
said had been telegraphed late las'
night. The message follows;
II thank you for your telegram Q,
today Sunday excepting that par
NJ II expressing establishment at my
contemplated action to arrest Cafes
A government that has deliberately
given diplomatic immunity TO a rug
tive from Justice and has thrown II:
protecting arms around the greatesl
exponent Of bolshevism In the west
ern hemisphere should express ~
surprise at the honest effort or pa
triotic officials to fearleSsly enforc'
the laws OF Texas. My government
conduct in this particular only post
pones the day Of reckoning wnef
Gales will be brought before the bal
Of public Justice to face courageous
Judge and an incorruptible jury II
Webb county"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-tFl-
Battle lines are being drawn for
the impending senate fight over
adherence TO the world court.
Although q year may elapse be-
fore Hoover submits the revised
protocol, designed 10 meet objec-
tions OF the senate as expressed in
its famouse fifth reservation, there
is already much discussion of the
new plan, and the opposition, re-
Rardless or its size numerically.
promises 20 be extremely determln-
ed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
VEHEMENTPOLA
IS RECONCILED
Motion Picture Star Goes
To Country Home With
Royal Husband

PARIS, Dec. 16-tF-The Paris
edition OF the Chicago Tribune to-
day said that Pola Negri. motion
picture star, and Prince Serge
Mdivani, whom she married three
years ago. had become reconciled
and would leave together in Janu-
airy for America. They were on the
verge Of divorce.
It happened, the paper said, in
the chambers OF the judge OF
French court. The Judge summon
ed the two before him for the for
NAL attempt at reconciliation which
Is required under French divorce
procedure. The unusual happened
and the move intended as formal
ity actually worked.
The two went to their country
house. They will 60 later to St
Maritz, before leaving for America
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
TeIIez Is Along

WASHINGTON, Dec. l6-R-
When General Gales crosses the
Rio Grande he will be accompanied
by ambassador Teller, whose pre-
sence will assure Gale OF immunity
from arrest by Walls.
Ambassador Teller Is riding IN the
same car with Gales. No announ-
cement was made at the Mexican
embassy as to the purpose Of the
threats made at the Mexican am
bassy as to the purpose Of the AM
bassador's long trip to the border,
but IL was assumed recurrent
threats OF arresl against Gales had
occasioned his journey The am
bassador will return to the embassy
next Thursday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Chinese Halt Train
Carrying Consuls

TOKYO. Dec. l6.-lFD-RepcrtH
that the international train carry
Ing foreign consuls into northwest
ern Manchuria to investigate con-
ditions on the Sino-RussIan front
had been halted by Chinese MILF
tary when IL attempted TO leave
Mientuho on the Chinese Eastern
railway were received here today
by Rengo. Janpanese news agency.
The consuls. representing Japan,
the United States, Great Britain.
Germany and France, vigorously
protested against detention OF the
train. but the Chinese authorities
refused to permit It to proceed
westward.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Mexican Army To Be
Reduced By Third

ST LOUIS, Dec. l6-(Pl-The
Mexican army Is to be reduced by
one third, General Athuro Bernal,
chief Of staff Of the Mexican War
Department and a member Of a
party escorting former President
Gales Of Mexico back to Mexico
City. announced here yeAerday
during a brief stopover.
Former President Gales refused
to be interviewed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Bill Asks Authority
For Red River Bridges

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-NPl-
Bills providing authority for Texas
and Oklahoma to construct two
free highway bridges across Red
river have been introduced in the
house.
One bridge would be located Just
west of the railroad bridge between
Denison and Durant. Okla, and the
other about six miles north Of
Gainesville.
nhe bills were introduced Satur-
Aay by Representative Cartwright
democrat, Oklahoma.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Sen. Heflin Pictures
Gloomy Christmas

WASHINGTON, DEC, 16-tPy-
A gloomy Christmas for many chill
dren Of the South was predicted
today by Senator Heflin. democrat.
Alabama, at a hearing OF a Senate
Agriculture subcommittee investi-
eating causes of q depressed market
for cotton.
Addressing w. +. Clayton Of An
derson, Clayton and Company,
Houston, cotton merchant who was
testifying, the Alabama senator said
there were hundreds and thousands
Of farmers In the South who were
not only unhappy. but who were
In distress because Of the low and
Improbable price Of sotton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Life Term Asked For
Man Sentenced To Die

DALLAS, Dec. 16-tP)-Bearing a
petition signed by approximately
5000 Dallas citizens, Eddie Roark,
attorney for Bennie Aldridge. con-
demned to die after midnight next
Thursday. was In Austin today 70
request Gov. Dan Moody To COM
mute the sentence to life impriscn-
ment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Baker Heads Music
Contest In Hidalgo

PHARR, Dec. l6-H. G. Baker. SUI
perintendent OF Edinburg schools
was appointed director general Of
the Hidalgo county music contest
at meeting held here Saturday
morning. Other officials appointed
we're George Hurt. head Of the band
and orchestra division: Miss Thom-
pson, Hidalgo, instrumental divi-
sion: and Miss McCombs, head OF
the vocal and glee club division.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Mostly cloudy and unsettled tonight
and Tuesday. probably with early
morning fogs; not much change ln
temperature. Light variable winds
on the west coast.
For East Texas: Cloudy tonight
and Tuesday; occasional rains II
east portion. Light TO moderate
southerly winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Plane Roaring from Seville
On Long Hop to Uruguay
Speed of 100 Miles an Hour VIII Put Fliers in
Montevideo Sometime Tuesday
Afternoon, Without Mishap

SEVILLE Spain Dec Two aviatcrs today headed southwest
the Atlantic journey 5000 miles from Tabeda Adme
here Montevideo capital Of Urguay South America.
Major Lieutenant Chaes French
Breguet plane Sunday 40
M Z. s.
Cape open passing
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16

BALTIMORE. Dec. 16.-tFl-One
woman suffered n broken back af-
ter jumping from a third story
window. and 1t was feared others OF
the fifty women employees were
trapped bv fire at the Thomas Fl.
OConnor Waste Paper company
pIant TODAY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Funeral Rites Held
For Edinburg Woman

Especial to The Herald)
EDINBURG. Dec. 16-Funeral SER
vices for Mrs. Walter w. White,
Edinburg, were held here at 2:l5 p.
n. Sunday, with the Rev. z. V. Lies
officiating. Interment was in the
Hillcrest memorial park.
Mrs. White, who was % years OF
age. died at the Medical Arts hospi-
tai Tuesday morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Valley Aid Expected
Foreign Quarantine Division Will Guard
Against Mexican Plant Diseases

WASHINGTON lsAddional safeguards for south texas
growers OF fruits vegetables against possible
nests and plsnt diseases expected 70 oe esaoneo D
80 fra quarantine division Plant Quarantine and Cono
when appropriations carried the new budget are made
available. p, w
onn division increase OF
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Especial 10 The Heraldl

IoDeClaI 10 The HeTaIII
ESLACO, Dec. 16- Mr..
and Mrs. w. z. Waite anno-
unce the arrival OF a eleven and
one-half pound daughter. Saturday
noon, December IA. The baby has
been named Betsie Anne: mother
and baby are doing nicely.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
DR.. McLamon Buried
Today In Harlingen
(Special to the Herald)

Especial to the HeraId)
HARLINGEN, Dec. l6-Last rites
FOR Dr. A. G. McLamore we're held
here at 10 q. m. Monday, at the
Baptist church with the Rev. w. w.
Lee officiating. Services we're 10
have been held on Sunday after
noon, but were postponed because
Of bad weather.
DR.. McLamore, who was a pro-
minent Harlingen physician, died at
the Temple hospital Friday evening
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16

HANKOw. Dec. 16-tPl- The
Rev. S. W. X. Sandy. representative
Of the British Wesleyan Mission at
Tayeh in southeastern Hupeh prov
ince, has been captured by bandits,
reported to be holding him for a
large ransom.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Thrifty Cadets
Get Holiday

WEST POINT, ". ". Dec. 16--
(P)-Uncle Sam teaches his fu-
ture generals thrift by making
them save in order TO go home
for Christmas. Those who have
been unable 70 save $3.50 for each
day OF Yuletide leave out Of their
$720 yearly allowance must stay
at the Point.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
Six Cardinals Created
Foreign Red Caps In Majority For First Time
Since Fourteenth Century

VATICAN CITY 16-P-Six cardinals were created oy
Pope Plus consisoy aocution read to the
beginning Of the ceremony Of creation ne
stressed the happy solution Of the Roman question:
emphasized recognized publicly the civil prince
ship ponff dignity and yours
Three Of the new cardinals three Italians bring
ing the sacred college strength possible 20 After
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
State Resists Delay
In Officers Trial

GRAHAM. Dec. 16-tPt-Counsel
for the state prepared today 70 re-
sist efforts Of defense ATTORNEYS 70
obtain a delay, as the trial Of Tom
Shook, former constable of Electra,
on a charge Of robbery with fire
arms was called here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-16
ACTION LAUDED

CHICAGO. Dec. l6-tPl- Mary
McCormic today expressed herself
as not at all piqued to learn Prince
Serge Mdivani and Pola Negri, his
wife. had affected a reconciliation
in Paris and had started on Sc
cond honeymoon. Miss McCormic's
name had been frequently mention
ed with Mdivanis following the
Continued on page eightD
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RIVER FORECAST

There will be- a slight to moderate
rise in the river from Mission down
during the next ~ to 24 hours.
flood Present 24-Hr. 2A-Hf
stare StaEe ChnG. RMin