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LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY.
STATE OF ARIZONA
NOTICE OF HEARING PETI-

In the matter of the estate of
Dolores de Valenzuela Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Epita-
cio Valenzuela has filed in this
Court certain document purport-
ing to be the last Will and Test
ament of Dolores de Valenzuela
together with his petition praying
that said document be admitted to
probate in this Court as the last
Will and Testament of said Do.o-
res de Valenzuela who, said peti-
toner alleges, is deceased, and that
letters testamentary issue thereon
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
TELECRAMS TO
FLOOD STATE
ON Ban LIFT
Scale Law May Be
Texas Weapon in
Fight

The Brownsville Chamber of
Commerce joined other Valley com
mercial organizations Tuesday in
voicing protest against proposal of
the United States department OF
agriculture to lift the quarantine III
Texas against grapefruit from Flori-
da.
The following telegram was sent
by G. G. Richardson. manager. 70
George y. Terrell. commissioner Of
agriculture OF Texas:
I'VE oppose lifting Of quarantine
on Florida citrus fruits and urge
that you use your good offices 70
prevent Florida fruit entering Tex
as
Similar messages were sent to
Commissioner Terrell from all other
Valley chambers.
Men interested tn the industry
believe it would be a mistake to ad-
NIT citrus from Florida at present.
The Mediterranean fruit fly never
has been eradicated from any sec
tion where ii once found f00th0ld,
they point out. and express the belief
that. although no flies have been
found in Florida for several weeks,
the quarantine should be maintained
through next spring at least
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
BANDITS BALK
AT NAVY SAFE

NEW YORK, Nov. l3-tPD-Eight
men armed with pistols held UP the
officer OF the day and Naval police
men sc the Navy Base III Brooklyn
today and after an unsuccessful at
tempt to open a safe containing
$50 900. escaped.
Brooklyn police reported the mon
appeared at the Naval Base, 29tn
street and Third Avenue. shortly
after midnight. After holding up
the officer In charge and eight pol
icemen, they worked for six hours
In the attempt to force the safe.
First reports. contradictory as 10
details, said the hOld-up men, after
falling to open the safe, took a guam
tity Of stores, including medicinal H.
quor.
The safe was located on the eight
story OF the building. where supplies
are housed. The officer or the day,
Clinton Thro, was 0verpowered. He
and his police guards were tied with
sheets while the men worked.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
STUDENTS RIOT
AFTER SPREE

PRINCETON, ". j. Nov. 13-tPl--
Students at Princeton University
rioted last night when a lone
policeman attempted to quell a
melee that followed the annual
cane spree between members OF
the freshmen and sophomore class
eS.
The policeman was stripped of
his coat. shield and handouts; a
police automobile was overturned;
4 traffic light wrecked. and win
dows in the Borough hall and the
Hun school for boys were shatter-
ed.
Two students. II. Hancock. OF
Paris. XIV. and John Woods. OF
Gettysburg, Pa. were slightly in
jured when run down by a police
automobile.
The riot ended after an hour OF
disorder when the school proctors
unable 70 disperse the students by
turning on fire hydrants, appealed
to the leaders with the promise
that If the students repaired 70
their dormitories Immediately no
one vs.uld be reported and no
penalties meted out.
Governor Morgan Larson was
passing through Princeton in his
automobile while the riot was ai
its height. and police reported the
rear window Of his car was shat
tered. 80
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
line ORDERS
new FOKKERS

T.. y. Schneider ard Chas. M.
Drayton. chief pilot and senior
pilot respectively of the Mexican
Aviation company, will leave Brown
sville Wednesday evening by rail
for Miami. Fla, where they viii OBJ
tain two Fokker FITS. tri-motored
transport planes. to be used over
Mexican air routes. They will be
accompanied by two mechanics.
The Fokkers have been used by
the Pan-American Airways for
passenger flights In Florida. They
will be the first planes OF this type
commissioned by the Mexican Av-
iation company.
The planes are powered by three
go horsepower motors. Both are
equipped with radio sending and
receiving sets.
Extension OF the Central Ameri-
can air line routes to Guatamala
CITY necessitated the addition OF the
two planes. local officials say
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
new FEDERAL
ROADWAY WILL
Be IMPROVED
Announcement Comes
AS Results Of Months
Of Work


AUSTIN. Nov 13- Laredo and
Brownsville have been placed Of
ficially on the newly designated
". :. Military highway from Okla
homa City tO Brownsville. ~ the
recommendation made BY the State
Highway commission and pending
approval at San Antonio today by
the National Association or High
way officials.
The new federal highway cx-
tends from Oklahoma City w An
son. 70 Ballinger. 70 Abilene and
Junction 70 Uvalde, Laredo Pharr
and Brownsville.
Word of the Federal govern
ment's apparent approval of the
military highway, particularly re-
lating 70 the stretch between
Brownsville and Laredo, ~ news w
much value 70 the Lower Rio Gran
oe Valley, according TO Nv. ~.
Richardson, chamber or commerce
secretary.
Mr.. Richardson stated that Yer
some time the state Highway dp-
partment and chamber of com
merce have been negotiating in an
effort tO get federal endorsement
OF the Brownsville 70 Laredo mil
ltary highway. Until the present
advice, no definite information or
action in the matter has been
forthcoming from the federal gov
ernment. and its approval will as
sure completion or the project.
Paving will be finished on the
22O mile stretch 10 Laredo. only a
distance OF about 45 miles not be-
ing paved mt the present time
Grading and road structure work
has already been started on the
route.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
ROTARY HOLDS
TALK CONTEST

Members Of the Brownsville
Rotary club today noon, besides
delightful entertainment OF dance
numbers. had for their considera-
ton a speaking contest.
Eaered sJyto this contest were
DIR. Harry Loew. George White,
Rev. <. =. Day and John Tanning.
They we're all set going at one
time for one minute. Or. Loew was
declared the winner and was pre-
sented with a black baby doll as
a prize, because he spoke the loud
est. Rev. Day was presented win
a yo-yo because he talked the
longest and said less.
Fayette Rockwell was introduced
as a new member Of the club.
j. W. Irvine. coach Of the high
school explained that the special
train to San Antonio would leave
early Saturday morning and reach
there Just before the game. He
ADDED that many more seats are
being prepared for this contest.
Dancing numbers enjoyed from
pupils of Frank Gay.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13

WASHINGTON. Nov. 13.-iPl-
Joseph r. Grundy. president OF the
Pennsylvania Manufacturers asso-
citation. today declined to give the
senate lobby committee his list Of
common and preferred senators, !"
which he spoke of in previous tes-
timony in explaining his opinion
that senators from states from which
only small amounts Of federal reve-
nue. were derived should say but
little on tariff legislation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
LARGER BONDS
ARE ADVOCATED
Highway Meet Scores Fed
eral Government
Attitude

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 13-cPl-Ad-
vocates Of a larger bond issue for
building up Texas system Of roads
today had further fuel for their
arguments in a speech delivered be-
fore the 18th annual convention OF
the American Association OF State
Highway Officials here.
II. III. Mcdonald. chief Of the bur-
eau Of Public Roads, Washington,
delivered a drubbing to the PAY
As You Co. policy yesterday, de-
claring there is not a single valid
argument against the issuance OF
bonds for road improvements as q
fiscal matter.
TT Is possible for those seeking
public office" he said, TO secure
votes against bonds BY capitallzlng
old preJudices and the characters
tic human fear OF debt; but in the
face or experience Of states which
have made the most rapid progress
in road Improvement. there Is not
q single unfavorable situation or
circumstance TO support anti-bond
arguments"
w. c. Markham OF washington
executive secretary OF the assOcia-
ton, in his anncal report asserted
that "the federal government is not
paying It's share in improvement Of
the interstate highway system
mmN ANam
sion, announced the commission's
budget would be increased from
eight million 10 twelve million pesos
in 1890 to speed completion of the
Mexican part Of the Pan-American
Highway.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
JURY PONDERS
WHILE BRADY
LIES IN JAIL
Little Light Thrown
On Stabbing of
Austin Girl

AUSTIN. Tex. Nov. 13-tP,-In-
curing into the death Of Miss Le-
hIlia Highsmith. 2S-year-old state
house employe stabbed TO the heart
in front Of her home Saturday
night, was at a standstill today
pending deliberations o fthe grand
jury called for Thursday apparent
ly to investigate John w. Brady's
connection with the affair.
Meanwhile Brady, former MEM
Der OF the Third Court Of Civil Ap-
peals and prominent in state poll
tics, was held in Jail without bond
It was considered probable the bond
hearing would be postponed until
the grand jury acted, since another
bond would have to be made II ar
Indictment was returned.
Little new has been added tc
known facts or the Staying. Friend:
Of Brady said he had known Mis-
Highsmith for several years. some
Of them adding he helped her OBJ
tain her position as stenographer In
the supreme court commission q
appeals. Frank Graham. Jr., stu
dent at the University of Texas and
presumably an eyewitness to ths
stabbing, consistently refused TO tel
what he saw, except to the county
attorney. If. r.. McNaughton. whS
ran from the house to wrest tns
knife from Brady's hands after tht
stabbing. could not add to the story
he told the day after the killing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
Billion Shares Sold
To Set Stock Record

NEW YORK, Nov. 13-R)-An-
nual sales on the New York stock
exchange we're over the billion share
mark for the first time in history
today after another session OF heavy
liquidation in which new lows for
the year were set.
When the ticker stopped running
two hours and IL minutes after the
close yesterday days sales Of g.
452,700 shares had been recorded
and the total since the first of the
year was 1.O01. .01O,230 shares.
Persistent selling which over
whelmed several incipient rallies
during the three-hour session drove
market leaders down two to 20 points
while ~ losses OF 25 to 106 were
suffered by some Of the less active
issues.
The curb market with a turnover
Of 2,204. 700 shares kept pace with
the stock exchange. The slump was
reflected in the commodity markets
with wheat showing a maximum
drop Of seven cents a bushel and
cotton going off more than 81 Q
bale.
The force OF the selling pressure
was demonstrated in a battle over
United States Steel common II
opened at 158 1-2, went up TO 16s
1-2. then was beaten down to l51
IA. closing at 153 IL. a loss Of six
points Ger the day.
In the absence of adverse finan-
cial news and with abundant funds
available at rates of five to six pei
cent. brokers confessed they were
unable to locate the source OF the
flow OF liquidation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
Kidnapped Banker
Freed In China

TIENTSIN, China, Nov 13-CP)-
Aaron Brenner, New York furrier,
arrived here today after nearly a
weeks captivity in the hands Of
kidnapers. believed to be russians.
He was in a highly nervous con-
dition and unable to give q c0her-
ent account of what had happened
to him.
A telephone message was receiv-
ed after he arrived at his home
to the effect that there are 20
Of us" and that they would get
revenge II his promise Is not kept" "
It was believed the promise"
was 70 pay the ransom demand
which finally was reduced TO $780,
600, since Joseph Brenner, brother
OF the furrier. denied any ransom
had been paid TO secure his re-
lease.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
CARNIVAL
LEGION PLAN
FOR VISITORS
Committee Named to
Ask For Links
Permit

Efforts to provide a wide variety
Of entertainment for visitors to
Brownsville during the present sea-
son were discussed at a meeting Of
the chamber of commerce direct
orS Tuesday evening and commit
tee was named to 60 before the
city commission with request that
permit be granted to install minia-
ture golf course at the back Of the
Chamber of Commerce park.
The directors also discussed pro-
poSal of the American Legion TO
sponsor a visit to Brownsville car
nival company and named a COM
mittee to investigate the attraction.
@. c. Richardson. manager Of the
chamber, reported plans fer stag
ing the first annual Battle OF
Grapefruit" All-Valley New Years
Day grid classic here, and told OF
endorsement given by Valley secre-
taries to a radio advertising pro-
gram to be put on by operators OF
KWWG throughout the country.
Hostess Ready
A. ID. Dickinson, Jr.. chairman of
the tourist club committee. reported
everything was in readiness to be-
gin operations November Is and
that Mrs. Ada Nolan Mayors who
has been employed as hostess. was In
the Valley ready TO take up her
work.
A committee composed Of Milton
West, Dickinson and II. L. Yates, ap-
pointed several weeks ago, was ask
ed to again appear before the city
commission and request that per-
mission be granted the Rio Grande
Valley Gas Co. TO cut paving from
the alley between Levee and Eliza
beth streets to the chamber Of
commerce property line in order 70
lay gas main to the building.
TO Extend Main
The gas company has offered 70
extend the main and to replace
the paving in its present state with
out charge to the city. This per-
nit is desired in order that the
chamber Of commerce building may
be heated during the winter, max
ing the work Of the tourist club more
comfortable for he employees.
A committee composed Of Dickin-
son. Sam Perl and Geo. Desha was
asked to go before the commission
and ask that a lease be granted to
parties vino desire to install the
miniature golf course. The course
would be lighted and would be avail
able for use day and night. a charge
of Is cents per game would be madt
for daylight play and 35 cents would
be the charge at night.
The American Legion asked the
chamber Of commerce 10 request the
city commission to remit city taxes
to the carnival company which plans
TO spend a week in the city. After
considerable discussion, during which
IL was pointed out the organization
likely would take considerable money
out of the city. a committee COM
posed of Leon Perl. w. r. Kiekel and
w o. washington was named tc
learn whether the carnival intends
to set up outside the city limits ii
permission is not giveE it to come
inside the city. Final action or
whether the chamber would requesf
that the taxes be remitted is to be
taken after this committee reports
It was explained the chamber oi
commerce is the only organization
which has authority to ask that the
taxes be remitted.
Those present at the meeting
were Jesse bennett. e. De la Cara
w. A. Rasco. G. p. Barreda, w. r
Keikel, A. ID. Dickinson and Sam
Perl.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
BIDS ON VALLEY STAR MAIL
ROUTE FOR 3 YEARS ASKED

possible. Only first class mail lis
carried.
The postoffice department is re-
ceiving bids simultaneously on star
routes in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas
Oklahoma. Kansas, Nebraska, South
Dakota. North Dakota. Montana.
Wyoming. Colorado. New Mexico,
Arizona, Utah. Idaho. Washington,
Oregon, Nevada, California and H9-
wall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
TWO HUNDRED
HEAR INITIAL
BALLOT GUNS
Citizens Ticket Has It's
First Inning Tues
day Night

''We propose to follow the ideals
or Commodore Louis Cobolini, that
great self-sacrificing Valley pioneer,
in our coming campaign" II. B.
Galbraith, attorney. declared Tues
day evening at Hinkley's hall in
sounding the keynote Of the "Citi-
zen's" ticket. John Starck, present
city commissioner. heads this ticket.
seeking the mayoralty.
approximately 200 persons attend
ed the meeting and cheered from
time to time.
There will be no personalities, no
abuse and no mud-slinging On our
part" Galbraith declared as ne
swung into the opening address.
Now IS the time TO throw off the
shackles. ! am not calling any
names, but you know what mean.
Brownsville has been shackled down
for two decades. Throw off the
yoke and become free men" Cal
braith exhorted.
Tells OF Cobolini
The attorney reviewed the life Of
Commodore Cobolini, telling Of his
fights under Garibaldi in Italy, Of
his pilgrimage to America, and OF
his self-sacrificing battles in the
interest Of the Valley.
He concluded by relating how the
commodore died as the result OF
pneumonia with was contracted
making q speech favoring the es-
tablishment Of a deep water port
for the Valley.
IF we fight as that man fought,
we cannot lose" Galbraith asserted.
j. A. Cobolini. son of the commo-
dore and present city commissioner,
il seeking reelection on the "Citi-
Gems" ticket.
Galbraith departed early as he
had to take a train for San An
tonic.
Starck Is Heard
Starck made a short talk In Span
ish and Ralph Schmeling. candi-
Gate for city commissioner. also made
a short speech thanking the gath
ering for turning out A number
OF the people present signed petit
tions asking that the Citizens"
ticket be entered in the election.
Joe Cobolini. brother Of J. A.
Cobolini explained his brothers abb
sence by saying his physician would
not allow him out in the open air.
~These rumors that you have heard
to the effect that my brother is
about to quit the Citizens ticket
are unfounded. He Is with you heart
and soul" ne said. Cobolini was
stopped several times by applause.
The session dismissed early as
there was no further business to
come before II. No future meeting
date was set.
Elmore Grider, city secretary,
Manuel Besteiro. Schmeling and 3.
T.. Hinkley. candidates for city COM
missioners. and Starck sat at the
chairman's table
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
Three Men Bonded
On LIQUOR Charge

Three men were bound over 20
the district grand jury on liquor
charges Tuesday afternoon follow
Ing a preliminary hearing before
Justice or the Peace Fred KUyal-
ski. Jacinto Tamez was placed un-
der $1,000 bond. Benito Cara $500
and Leopoldo Cavazos $500.
The men we're taken into Gus
tody near Harlingen Sunday by r..
wv. Anglin. deputy sheriff. Monday.
He seized 80 quarts or mescal from
them. according to the testimony.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
Fireman Killed in
Montana Collision

BUTTE. Mont. Nov. 13-tPl- A
fireman was fatally injured an en-
cineer critically hurt and ten pas
seneers were injured. a few sew
erely. in a collision between great
Northern passenger train No. 237
and another locomitve 20 miles
north OF Butte last night.
Cecil HASTE. 90. Of Butte. fire
man on the lone locomotive, died
shortly after ne was taken to
Butte hospital. Charles Powell also
OF Butte, engineer, suffered a frac-
tured skull and possible internal
injuries.
Cause OF the collision was not
determined.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
Valley Vegetable
Shipments Increase

r.--- - - NNH~ II 1IEITT
hAhLlNGEN, E N. Is Shfr-
ment OF vegetable from the Val
ley has noticeably increased dur
ing the past week, and shortly is
expected to exceed the citrus fruit
movement.
The Missouri Pacific Tuesday
night shipped "a cars. including
eleven carloads OK tomatoes. and
its total for the season now stands
At 748 cars or grapefruit and Is
Of vegetables.
Thirteen cars left over Southern
Pacific lines last night. including
three OF tomatoes. The Southern
Pacific has 10 date shipped l83
cars Of grapefruit and q or vege-
tables.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13

Proposals will be received at the
office of the second assistant post
master general. washington, until
January IA. 1880
The present contract. which ex-
pires June 30. is held BY =. =. Grtf-
fin OF Edinburg.
The mail car leaves Mission a.
o:l5 70. m. It leaves Brownsville at >
y. IN, arriving nt Mission as soon as
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
Amarillo Oil Man
Dies in California

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13--tPl-Hem-
~ Riley. So, an Amarillo. Texas oil
magnate. died Of heart disease yes
terday while watching board mark
ers keep tab or the stock market n
a brokers' office. He is survived BY
his widow. Mr. and Mrs Riley had
been vacati0ning IN Pasadena
Calf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
PIONEER DONNA
y; ~ y
COUPLE OBSERVE
4 + r
AN NIVE r S A r Y
Especial to the Herald)

DONNA. Texas, Nov. l3-Mr. and
Mrs. N. w. Baker of this city will
celebrate their seth. wedding ami
versary on Sunday Nov. ~. Friends
and relatives Of the couple are max
ing plans for the occasion. Open
house will be held at home OF their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. e. D. Swertsfeger. Mr.. and
Mrs. Baker have recently celebrated
their Slst birthdays and are pioneer
residents OF Donna.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
Britain Names New
Mexican Ambassador

MEXICO CITY. Nov. lJ.--IFT-
Official announcement was made
here today that John Edmund 5t.
John, debOnnaire mOns0E. has been
named British ambassador tu Mexi-
CO, succeeding str EsmOnd Ovey. who
Will become ambassador TO Russia
The new ambassador has been in
diplomatic service IN Turkey, Ja-
pan, France, Persia and Colombia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
McAllen Band Now
Tuning Instruments

CORPUS CHRISTI. Nov. l3.-
The McAllen Gold Medal Band. Of
ficiaI band OF the South Texas
chamber of commerce, will arrive
here Sunday FOR opening Of the
third annual convention Of that
organization on Monday. and viii
remain throughout the meet. A
special concert OF sacred music Is
TO be given on Sunday evening. un-
der the direction Of w. E. Rhodes.
bandmaster.
The Mission high school band.
composed OF 35 members. is to be
here Monday and Tuesday
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
ONE TASTE OF VALLEY FRUIT
BRINGS REQUEST FOR MORE

he can buy more OF the same
kind.
This grapefruit was markedly
superior to any that ! had pre-
viously eaten" he writes. land !
am anxious to get some more of
them in the present season"
Il plan clubbing with some
friends and ordering some Of that
fruit direct"
He has been supplied with ad-
dresses Of dealers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13

One taste Of grapefruit grown
in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
and the product Of all other Sec
tions Is "out."
Here's proof:
Frank j. Balm. field representa-
tive OF the United States Depart
ment OF the interior. was served
Valley grapefruit on a M. X. IT.
dinner last year. Now he writes
the Brownsville Chamber of COM
merce and wants 10 know where
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
Friday Named
Dollar Day In
Brownsville

Friday viii be dollar day In
Brownsville.
Merchants Of this city have
decided to make Of this day a
special occasion to offer to the
buying public merchandise at
that price. which It Is goin- to
be well worth while investigat-
Ing.
In fact present plans are for
many a treat on that day.
Watch Thursdays Herald for
further information on this
matter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-13
DALLAS MAN OvERRULEs

AUSTIN. Nov. 13-tPl- The
court OF criminal appeals today
overruIed q motion by Ben Aldrid-
&c. sentenced TO death from Dali
las county on a criminal assault
charge. for a rehearing of his ap-
peal. The court previously had
affirmed the judgment of the trial
court.