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OUT 2 HOURS
AFTER BLAST
Five Bodies Reported
Recovered AS Rescue
Workers Plunge In
To Save Prisoners

PARNASSUS, Pa, March
21.-(P)-Scores of miners
were entombed by an ex-
plosion in the Kinloch mine
Of the Valley Camp Coal
company near here today.
Approximately one hundred
men had escaped two hours
after the blast and company
officials said there was a
possibility many of the 9TH
ers might find their way to
safety.
More than 300 miners were in the
workings when the explosion oc-
cured. Of these, the greater num-
ber were believed to have been at
work near tn emain heading and
rescue workers feared that they
were near the center of the ex-
ploSion.
Those who escaped came from an
entry about five miles from that
known as the Kinloch entry, the
center Of the operations.
Flame Shoots 300 Feet
The explosion occurred shortly
after 7 a. m. The day shift of
workmen had entered the mine not
long before Some said there were
two blasts, one Immediately follow
lug the other.
A sheet of flame shot 800 feet
in the air, witnesses said. at the
main tipple at Kinloch. Six men
at work near the tipple were in
jured, but were not in a serious con-
dition.
Reports we're that five bodies had
been taken from the pit an hour
after it was swept by the blast.
The day shift of miners had gone
to work shortly before the explosion.
Normally 392 men were employed at
the mine. The countryside was
shaken.
Doctors Rushed to Scene
AmbulanceS were rushed to the
scene and fire trucks from New
Kensington were on hand soon after
the explosion. The United States
bureau Of mines dispatched rescue
men from Pittsburgh and a mine
rescue car was on its way from Rus
SeltOn.
The Kinloch mine is owned by
the James A. Paisley interests of
Cleveland.
Physicians, nurses and rescue
men were gathered about the mine.
The clouds Of black smoke and
flames issuing from the pit stayed
the rescue crews from entering the
workings.
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KELLEY TO GET
End OPERATION
Officers Still Working On
Hunt For Negroes; De-
tectives On Job
iSrecial to The Herald(

WESLACO, March 21.-While Of
ficers still we're seeking two negroes
believed to have been connected
with the attack on G. E. Kelley in
the E. C. Couch home here early
Tuesday, doctors at Edinburg were
preparing to operate a second time
early Friday in an effort to save the
life Of the victim. A piece of skull
was removed Tuesday morning.
Kelley remained unconscious, as
he has been since he was found
with his skull fractured by heavy
blow. His general condition is un-
changed His physicians fear his
right side will be paralyzed per-
manently if he should recover.
Three operatives of the Burns De-
tective Agency Wednesday joined
officers already working on the
case. They held a lengthy con-
ference Thursday with Couch, who
is father -in-law of the victim, but
said they had no new clues.
While there is nothing to indicate
robbery motive. that possibility is
being investigated.
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IS
INCOMPETENT,
COURT RULES
Impeachment Voted IS
To 9 After Governor
Had Been Cleared of
Other Charges

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 21.-
(P)-W. j. Holloway, governor OF
Oklahoma, today took up the gu
bernatorial toga laid aside by Henry
S. Johnston in response to the de-
cree of members of senate court
of impeachment, that Johnston was
incompetent to conduct affairs O.
state.
Holloway became the fourth chief
executive to occupy the governor S
office since 1923. although the con-
stitution provides for a four year
term for the post. Johnston left
the capitol with the statement:
II have lost the office OF govern
or. l have retained my honor and
integrity"
Cleared on Other Charges
Expressing confidence. even on
the eve of the verdict, that his ad-
ministration would be vindicated by
acquittal. Johnston had not con-
sidered the alternative of convic-
ton by the court in vote Of IS 20
9 on the charge of general incOm-
potency. On all other articles Of
Impeachment Johnston was &C
quilted.
Johnston was deposed as the eli
max Of a hectic administration
which struck stormy seas shortly
after the attorney from Perry,
Okla, assumed office. and which
assumed Impeachment proportions
in December, 1927, when legislative
foes of Johnston attempted to meet
Continued on page twelveO
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SEEK UNIDENTIFIED
MAN AS MURDERER

NEW ORLEANS, La. March 21.-
(P)-Proceeding upon the theory of
murder police today sought an un-
identified man seen to enter the
automobile with Mrs. Janey H.
Baker, 54-year old boarding house
keeper, less than hour before her
charred body was found in the
flaming automobile in Auduborn
Park Tuesday
A coroner's jury will be imparel-
ed today to take testimony Of Va
rious witnesses who have been Guts-
toned by police. Among them will
be Harry Spaulding. a boarder in
Mrs. Bakers home, who told Of see
ing a man wearing "a soft hat and
light overcoat" enter the Baker car
with Mrs. Baker at her home early
Tuesday morning.
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ALLEGED
DESCRIBED BY
ENSIUDENTS
San Benito School
Boys Testify Before
Grand Jury; Woman
Faces z Charges

Indictments charging vio-
lation Of the Dean act were
returned Wednesday night
by the Cameron county
grand jury against Eubencio
Garza, Davi dAguirre, Ben
Calandret and Domingo Gal
van, arrested by officers of
the sheriff's department
Tuesday following a series
of raids at San Benito in
which a small quantity of
home brew was seized.
The defendants are alleg-
ed to have sold intoxicants
to students of the San Ben
ito high school and others.
Ten students of that city tes-
titled before the grand jury
Tuesday.
Two indictments were re-
turned aaglnSt DOMINGO Gal
van, a woman, the second
charging enticing a minor, a
13-year-old boy, to violate
the liquor law. The boy is
alleged to have acted as
"curb broker" for the ac-
cused woman. The law
prescribes a double penalty
upon convictions on this
charge.
Trial Of the case has been set
for Tuesday, March 26. and it is
that a number of stu
dents and other witnesses will be
Seek Cache
Alleged sale of liquor to students
has been under investigation by S.
NJ. Jester. special investigator for
Continued on page tWelve)
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DISTRICT BILL
BECOMES LAW
Validation Act For Browns
vile Port Goes Into
Effect Wednesday

The Brownsville navigation dis
trict will have power to operate, de-
velop and regulate wharves, docks,
warehouses, belt railroads, floating
plants. towing facilities. lands ana
all other facilities or aids neceS-
sary to the operation or develop
ment of ports or waterways within
the district. according to the terms
of valuation act passed by the
legislature and which went into eff
feet Wednesday.
The bill, which validates all acts
of the commissioners court in con-
nection with organization of the
district and the voting. of the 81
100000 bond issue, gives the dis
trict powers as broad as those Of
the Houston navigation district
which controls all port facilities.
Valuation of the acts of the
commissioners court includes the
resolution passed by that body re-
stricting use Of construction funds
to construct a channel direct from
the turning basin to Brazos San
tiago pass, thereby making this
resolution binding upon the navi-
CATION district commissioners.
The measure was passed by both
houses without opposition. and with
a number of other special mea-
sures unsigned by the governor
went into effect Wednesday.
Provision is made for a general
election in the district on the first
Tuesday in December. 1890, and
each even year thereafter. the dis
trict board to consist Of three COM
missioners who hold office for a
term Of two years. Provision is
Continued on page twelve)
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$4,000 Judgment
Awarded Mrs. Cole
In Higher Courts

HARLINGEN, March 21-Judg-
ment in the sum of $4,000 was
awarded Mrs. Lillian Cole of this
city by the state supreme court, in
upholding the judgment Of the dis
trict court of Edinburg, announced
some time ago.
c. E. Cole, husband Of Mrs. Cole
was killed in a railroad crossing
smashup about two years ago near
Mercedes. Mrs. Cole sued for $780,
600 at that time. The suit claimed
that the railroad failed to provide
a flagman at the crossing.
Mr.. Cole was an insurance agent
at the time of his death.
Mrs. Cole was represented by
Robel and Fristoe of Harlingen.
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PLANE'SPlLoT
TOBECHA,RGED
Technical Manslaughter To
Be Filed Against Survivor
Of Ill-Fated Ship

NEWARK. N. j., March 21.-(P)
Captain Philip Sebold of the po-
lice department today announced
he would bring a technical charge
of manslaughter against Lou Foote,
pilot Of the plane which crashed
in the Newark Meadows, killing
fourteen. and obtained a warrant
for his arrest.
Foote was the only survivor Of
the accident.
Prosecutor Joseph L. Smith in
structed Captain Sebold to take the
action so the case could be brought
before the grand jury in an attempt
TO determine whether the pilot was
at fault in the crash.
Foote is still in a hospital and
because of his condition. it was
said the warrant probably would
not be served at once.
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QUINCY FEARS
LEVEE BREAK
Patrolmen In Illinois City
Stand BY Anxiously AS
Crest Nears

CHICAGO, March 21.--tP)-An
angry Mississippi, rushing past
Quincy at its highest stage in 26
years, hurled itself against ,evees
along a 50-mile If )nt today, bat
'tering already weakened dikes,
seeping through in places and
Splashing over iii others.
Patrolmen, standing by with
Sandbags at scores of danger spots,
found new cause for worry today
when reports from DcS MoineS said
the Iowa and Cedar river crests
had not yet reached the Mississip-
pi This news, they sad. meant
continuance of the high water stage
for several days and removed the
hope of relief for the retaining
walls.
Residents Of the low farm lands
in the Lima Lake district 10 miles
north of here and the Indian Grave
district 20 miles north, were NOV
ing out their live stock and per-
sonal belongings in fear that the
flood stage might be reached to-
morrow. Other families were pre-
pairing to evacuate from the South
Quincy Gardens, just south OF
here.
Not since 1903 had today'S 201-
foot stage been reached at Quincy
The river reached 20.7 feet in that
year, establishing a record for as
long as statistics have been kept
Lowering of the wind late last
night brought some comfort to the
small army Of men who are guard
ing the levees, but they remained
apprehensive because of the numr-
Gus weak spots caused by the con-
tinuous pressure of the last few
days.
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District Judgeship
Contest of Hidalgo
County Is Delayed

AUSTIN, March 21.-(P--T
Hidalgo county injunction case
brought by Gordon Griffin, contest
ing the election of j. E. Leslie as
district judge, was passed today
when called in district court. The
delay was necessitated pending
completion of the trial Of another
suit.
Griffin is seeking to have Mrs
Jane Y. McCaullum. secretary of
state, restrained from issuing GER
tificate of election to Judge Leslie,
claiming he did not receive the
most legal votes. Contestees attack
ed jurisdiction of the court to try
the case, but Judge George Calhoun
held it had authority to 60 into 1t.
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-Four Charged in Liquor Probe
WOMAN is WIDOW,
4 = y
WIFE AND WIDOW
X 4 4
IN FIVE-DAY SPAN

CHICAGO, March 2l.-(P)-
Last Saturday Mrs. Daisy Macha
was a widow. Sunday she was a
wife. Today she is a widow
again.
Frank Kabella and Frank
Kroupa each wanted her for his
wife. She chose Kabella, and so
Saturday they were married. Last
night Kroupa, brooding over re-
lection of his suit. shot Kabella
dead, then killed himself.
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5000 UNDERGRADS
X. = y
BACK DISMISSED
i. x X
MISSOURI PROFS

COLUMBIA, Mo, March 21.-
(Py-Nearly three thousand STU
dents at a mass meeting last night
decided to appeal to the board
of curators from the decision OF
the boards executive group GUST
ing three faculty members of the
University of Missouri. The boards
action was predicated on circula-
ton among students of sex
questionnaire held ito be improper.
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GEN. ESCOBAR
IN JUAREZ TO
INSPECT arms
Revolutionist Leader
To Return to Com
mand at Jimenez;
Aguirre Executed

JUAREZ, Chihu a h u a,
March 21.-(P)-General j.
Gonzalo Escobar, revolu-
tionary commander-in chief,
arrived here for an inspec-
ton Of troops today.
Conferences with rebel
leaders in JuareZ were to
be held by General Escobar
after his inspection, he said,
and this afternoon he will
return to his troops at Jime-
nez and other points to the
south of Juarez.
MEXICO CITY, March 21.-(P)-
General Jesus M. Aguirre, chief re-
bel commander in the province of
Vera Cruz, was executed at La Ma
graS, Vera Cruz province, at 7 a. m.
today after court martial The
presidential castle did not state
whether the body would be brought
to Mexico City for burial
Aguirre was captured yesterday
after short fight between federals
and his few followers in which two
generals were killed, it was an
nounced at Chapultepec castle.
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SAN ANGELO CHOSEN
BY CATTLE RAISERS

HOUSTON. March 21.-(PD-San
Angelo today carried the conven-
ton Of the Texas and Southwest
ern Cattle Raisers association by
storm and was named the site for
the 1890 convention.
The vote was by acclamatlon
after Fort Worth and Dallas, other
cities nominated, had withdrawn.
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REBEL LEADER HINTS
BRIBE BY FEDERALS

DOUGLAS, Ariz., March 21.-(P9
The Douglas Dispatch today pub
1ished a statement from General
Ramon Yucupicio, the Yaqui In
dian commander Of about 500 rebel
troops at Aqua Prieta, declaring he
had rejected an offer by federal
officers of $4,000 to desert the
rebel cause and support President
Emilio Portes Gil.
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IEJTTENE TO HEAD SCHOOL

RICHMOND, Va, March 21.-(PD
A committee of the board of visi-
tors of Virginia military institute
announced today that Major Cen
eral John L. Jeune. former COM
mandant of the marine corps, had
accented the superintendency of the
institute.
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ing the affair to Mexico City, and
has asked for an investigation and
an explanation.
This announcement came follow
ing a statement that a report to
Washington will be made by resi-
dents Of this county, asking for an
investigation.
Feeling Intense
Considerable feeling was aroused
IN Rio Grande City and surround
ing sections yesterday when it was
reported generally here that the
names Of several other residents of
this section, including at least two
American citizens, are on a death
list of the federal firing squad
across the river.
Details of the execution were slow
IN coming to this side of the river
and IS yet no motive for the slay-
ing has been given.
Gonzales was in this city last
Saturday, and he was sent word by
his wife, from near San Pedro,
where their home is located. not to
come across the river, as the SOL
diers were looking for him. Con-
zaleS went to the bridge at Roma,
and asked the Mexican immigra-
ton officials at the south end Of
the bridge if they knew Of any rea-
son why he should not go back into
Mexico. They said they did not.
Execution Unexplained
He then crossed over to his home,
which is south Of San Pedro. and
joined his wife and other members
of the family.
Shortly after firing squad came
to the house and arrested Gonzales.
He was then taken a short distance
from the house. his hands tied, and
he was shot from behind, reports
here said.
Funeral services were held in San
Pedro Sunday following the execu-
ton.
Residents of this city stated to-
day that there was no attempt made
by the federal soldiers to explain
the action, and indignation was in
creaslng, especially with the report
of the death list
There is no revolution along the
border south of here" one promi-
nent resident Of the city said, and
there can be no reason for such
summary and drastic action. espe-
cially with an American citizen. We
hope to have an investigation start
ed in the near future"
The consul made an immediate
telegraphic reports Of the execution
TO MS SuperiOrS in Mexico City, he
and since that time has
investigated. and sent a detailed
report of the affair.
WASHINGTON, March 21.-Ad-
vices received today by the state
daparf fmenf from leonard
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REBELS LAUNCH
COUNTER ATTACK
(By The Associated Press

tBy The ASSOclated Press
Sharp -offensives by rebel
armies faced the Mexican govern
ment today in the north and along
the west coast.
AS General Gales, federal COM
mander-i in chief, contir~ed concen-
trating his powerful army at Tor
reon for a drive in pursuit of the
retiring insurgents, a rebel move
ment developed in Sinaloa which
may threaten his left flank and
rear.
Insurgents descended upon Ma
Continued on page tWelve)
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DIVORCED BY SPIRITS

DULUTH. Minn.-Charged with
bigamy, Mrs. Elsie Sorgen declared
that she had been divorced from
her first husband by he guiding
spirits"
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u. s., Mexico Probe
OF Gonzales Death
Demand of Friends
Especial to The Herald)

GttANDE CITY March bv Mexican
anu governments into the Gonzales
by Mexican
roma loomed today
1ael Magana OF
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TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow under normal met
geological conditions:
High 800 p. m.
Low ....... 7:48 q. m; 8:52 p. m,
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RIVER FORECAST

There will be a slight rise in the
river practically all along during
the next few days.
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WASHINGTON, March 21.-Ad-
vices received today by the state
department from A. A. Leonard,
American consul al Brownsville.
Texas, say the reported death of
Continued on page twelve)
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MEXICO REBELS open COUNTER drive
Lawn Mowers

Garden Hose - Sprinklers
Grass Shears - Trimmers
w. H. Putegnat Company
~ Brownsville, Texas .-
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Flood Present 24-Hr. 24-Hr.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-03
BRIDGE DINNER
AT MEYER HONE

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard ?. Meyer
entertained with delightful buffet
dinner and bridge last night at their
home on Wensley avenue.
Delicate spring flowers formed the
decorations throughout the house and
for the small tables at which the
guests were served. The evening
was spent in bridge, Mrs. Elmer
Heald winning first prize for the
women. and w s. Fawcett for the
men, while Mrs Hugh T. Osborne
and Elmer Heald received the con-
ISOLATION prizes.
Guests enjoying the charming hos
pitality of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer were
Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Whitelaw, Mr..
and Mrs. Dorsey Whitelaw, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Heald, Judge and Mrs.
A. c. Finney, Mr.. and Mrs. r. y.
Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh T. Cs-
borne, Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Brooks Of
Wimslow, Arizona, Mrs. Mamie Keep
Icy. Mrs. Don Bitter, John Keply,
W. s. Fawcett, and DR.. Norman
Dupont.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-03
BRIDGE CLUB
ENTERTAINED

Mr.. and NT5. H. S. Ca7ron and Mr.
and Mrs. Dee Anderson of Imperial
entertained their bridge club at din
uer at the Samovar this week.
The guests were seated at one
large table which was charmingly
decorated with a lovely centerpiece
of lavender and yellow, the color
motif for the evening. The place
cards afforded great amusement
since they were cartoons of the mem
hers, snap shot being used for the
faces, and the bodies being taken
from various cartoons.
After enjoying n delicious dinner
the guests motored to the Capron
home in Imperial for bridge.
High score for the ladies was held
by n Lawrence Niles, and low
score, i. l,rs. W. 0. Hinderks, while
N. Di1ney won first prize for the
men. Clarence Hinderks receiving
consolation.
Members enjoying the evening
were Mr.. and Mrs. ". c. Hinderks,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hinderks of
Holtville, Mr. and Mrs. George
Paufin, Mr.. and Mrs. A. y. Preble,
Mr.. and Mrs Curtis Bridgers, Nj.
and Mrs. VI. NJ. Dizney, DIR. and
Mrs. H. Y. Gray Mr and Mrs. \. E,
Durham, DR.. and Mrs. s. F. Loffer,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Niles.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-03
MONIES
SexkAuae. Ae.kAafps&a1.AxiksHHaA L

" Nothing But The truth,
rollicking stage farce which scored
heavily with Willie Collier Sr., in
the leading role decade or NOR
ago, has been adapted to the talk
ing films and comes to Fox Impe
rial Theatre tonight starring
Richard Dix.
There is nothing serious about
Nothing But The Truth 1t IS
funny from the start to finish, and
viyidly shows what happens when
married folks are compelled to tell
the truth.
Dix. in the role of Robert Ben
nett, agrees to tell the truth for "A
hours, in order TO win bet OF
$4,000 and aid a charity fund
which his sweetheart is sponsoring.
He wins the bet. but in doing 50
nearly wrecks the family lives or
several of his friends. almost loses
his sweetheart and has to tell 4
flock Of lies in the end to square
up the truths he has told.
Helen Kane, Dorothy Hall, Ned
Sparks and other stars OF the
screen are seen in the cast.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-03
" ALL-BRAN

hear of them bcfore), hot biscuits
and strawberry shortcakc.
Breakfast will start at 6 n. m.
and will develop into luncheon,
to be concluded about 2:30 provided
all the material is used up.
1t was not the intention cf tn"
girls to give another breakfast,
they state, but the local merchants
were so generous with donations
that there was plenty of cleft
over, and being thrifty, the Re
serves decided to use it.
If FL Centre dads respond as
generously this time as on the oc-
casion of the previous breakfast,
the girls should be able to use up
all the surplus material. If they
don't respond, they'll have the Girl
Reserves and the editor of the Fress
out after their scalps.
(Note to Press women readers
Another opportunity afforded you
to 60 on strike tomorrow
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-03
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
SANS SOUCT CLUB
AT REED HOME

Mrs. w. G. Reed entertained the
Sans Souci club last evening at her
homo on Date avenue.
The house was attractive with
spring flowers and after a delight
full evening Of bridge, prizes for
high score was awarded to Mrs.
Kendall B. Perkins; for second, to
Mrs. Calvin G. Mousscau; for low,
to Mrs. Harry Horton; and guest
prize was presented to Mrs. Dozier
Dawson,
Delicious refreshments were ser
we'd by the hostess and guests en-
joying Mrs. Reed S hospitality were
Mesdames Dozier Dawson, w. c.
Costello, Ivan Hays, Trueman
Thompson and the Misses Bessie
Proudfoot, Margaret Giles, and Re.
gina OMAHA Members present
were John Tyler, keyrs Mitchell.
Kendall =. Perkins, Vaughn y.
Thompson >. 3. MrNecce, John Ne.
Ncecc. 7. \. Thaanum, Harold
Tyler Jr., Calvin &. MousScau,
Harry Horton and Mss Irene
Brooks.