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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
DEBT HURTS
MARKET FOR
COUNTY BONDS
Dancy Unable to Sell
Securities in New
York

Due to the fact that Cameron
county's debt is now above 10 per
cent. the market for her road bonds
has been greatly restricted, accord
ing to Judge O. G. Dancy who has
just returned from New York. The
debt is now around Is per cent.
When the debts OF counties get
above ten per cent, dealers can not
resell to saving banks, certain es-
tates, insurance companies, etc,
and consequently the market for
our bonds has been materially re-
duced," Judge Dancy said.
The bond market has been very
poor OF late, as cities, counties, dis
tricts and even states have been
postponing financial problems dur
ing the recent stock craze. The
market has been slowly improving,
but Judge Dancy states that he
does not look for big rise before
the fall Of 1880.
Urges Work Soon
we can not hope to receive the
same price even on a good market
that we received before the debt
limit reached ten per cent. We
could Of course make q 'perpendi-
cular raise in valuations and get
within the ten per cent, but that
would penalize our progressive peo-
pie with extra state taxes. Taking
punishment on bond sales Is the
lesser Of two evils" the judge sta
ted.
IF We continue our road work.
there is no doubt but that we will
have to take punishment on the
sale or bonds. but SO long as IL IS
fair punishment with the blows
above the belt, I am prepared TO
urge a great deal OF this r-ther
than TO stop work. The bonds were
voted not Just to get money in the
bank, but so many yards Of con-
crete on the roads. It is my opinion
that right now Is the best time we
are going to have in years 70 get
low contracts" he said.
Approves Moody Plan
The Judge IS heartily In accord
with President Hoover and Gov
ernor Dan Moody's plan OF getting
civic work under way In yrder to
give employment TO the idle.
However, II the punishment on
the sale OF the bonds Is either un-
fair or Is too great, then there Is
nothing to do but pursue q course
Of watchful waiting" the Judge
concluded.
When in New York, Judge Dancy
conferred with bond houses on the
sale Of the 81 100000 series 'E" OF
Cameron county'S $4,000, GOO road
improvement program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
Reserve Officers To
Meet Here Saturday

Major Edmund RI. Levy, +. "A.
Res, president OF the local chapter
Reserve Officers Association. an
nounceS a meeting Of all members
OF the Reserve Corps meet at Head
quarters, Fort Brown, at 7:30 D. m.
Saturday, Dec. %, to meet Major
Page, of the General Staff, Goth
Division. He viii be here represent
ing the Commanding General 9Th
Corps Area.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 1T-LF
Jim Harris, g. negro servant,
was arrested today on a warrant
charging him with killing his en-
ployer, Dr. Barclay w Jones. the
physicians wife and her young
nephew, George Lane.
IA reward of $500 was offered fur
the arrest on Harris after the find
ing OF the three beaten 70 death
at their home on Christmas day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27-tP)-
Temporary headquarters were pro-
vided for President Hoover today
at the State War and Navy build
ing in a spacious suite from which
he can. II he chooses, watch the
restoration Of the fire-ruined White
House executive offices.
The Presidents new working place
Is the sumptuous office occupied by
a long succession Of secretaries OF
the Navy and more recently given
over 10 the use OF General John
j. Pershing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

DALLAS. Dec. 27-lPl- first OF
q series of meetings TO lay plans
for the general conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church, south,
in Dallas next May was set for to-
night. Two other sessions are 20
be held here Monday to prepare for
the meeting January % OF the COM
rnittee OF 500 which will have charge
OF the conference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
WALKED HOME

GRANBURY. Tex, Dec. 27--tF
Because Rochelle Cole. 10. Hood
county farm youth accepted q pro-
ferred ride and thereby was forced
70 stand shivering on the highway
Christmas eve minus his clothing,
Forrest Dawson. q, was in Jail to-
day. charged with robbery with
firearms.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

tAlC NAAooouAA Ld-4iL HI~of o44A
here today.
Approximately 10 subiuc.s w
national traffic interest viii Be
thrashed out az the conference 90
be attended ny 10 executives In-
terested in traffic over the nation.
The body IS the final word in rail-
way rate adjustment organizations.
1t being tie second In power only
TO the interstate commerce COM
mission, Coon said. Both M. P. and
>. p. Lines are woking on the plans
for reduction.
"A special train will leave Sc. Louis
for Brownsville Jan. 25 with the
delegates. Others win join the
group at functions before arriving
here.
The importance Of the. Valley
viii actually be seen by the visit
ors. @. r.. Richardson, chamber uf
commerce secretary, pointed out IN
that they will be taken on a drive
through the entire section.
MIR. Coon is here making nrrMuE-
ments for the entertainment of the
three-day convention. he la work
Ing today with chamber of com
merce officials. A. B. WaIdrDn.
Harlingen, executive general agent
Of the Missouri Pacific: and Nal
ory Mcdonald. special represent
ative or the lire magazine from
Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
Harlingen Club To
Fete Valley Lions
(snecial 70 The Herald)

HARLINGEN, Dec. 27-A group
meeting OF Valley Lions clubs ~
being worked out by Harlingen Lion
club. The tentative date Of the
meeting is set nc Jan. 10.
AT the clubs weekly meeting yes
tefday a committee 20 handle plans
for the meeting was named. Those
selected are M. Dugger, Henry Con-
verse, Leon Russell, and j. r.. Head,
Jr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
Especial to The Herald)

Especial 70 The HeraIdJ
EDINBURG, Dec. 27-- Smould-
ering ashes today told the sorry
story Of the burning yesterday Of
the Savage Wholesale warehouse
here nc n loss or approximately
sl00,0OO
The volunteer fire department
made n run to the blazing are
house but were unable 20 save the
building. Their efforts, however.
saved the fires spreading to other
buildings.
Cause OF the fire was undeter-
mined this morning. Loss was part
~ covered by insurance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
Pertle Improved

'optlAdI % 4tIC IAtI HIUJ
HARLINGEN. Dec. 81 Author
tiles at the Valley Baptist Hospital
here today state that M. o. Pertle,
president Of the Barreda Develop
ment Company. who has been con-
fined in bed for the past week,
Is improving rapidly and will be
released from the hospital soon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the VALLEY.
Partly cloudy and somewhat cooler
tonight and Saturday, possibly with
local showers. Moderase southeriv
winds shifting to fresh northerlv
late today or tonight.
For East Texas: Fair In Wesl,
partly cloudy I'm east portion TO-
night with showers in extreme east
portion; colder; Saturday fair; some
what colder In southeast portion.
Moderate 10 fresh northwest IT'D
north winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
Police Prepare For
Football Traffic

Anticipating a flood OF motorists
here New Years for the first an
nuaI Battle Of Grapefruit" the
city police department is making
arrangements for handling the
crowds.
Officers viii be stationed Of
startezic points around Tucker
field 10 direct the traffic and park
ing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
Jim Won't Run for Senate
Former Gov. Ferguson Visiting Dallas Friends
In Search of Political 'Lowdown'

DALLAS, Dec 2O-Farmer Jim Ferguson twice governor OF
to Dallas today with the avowd Of getting the
lowdown being this
Barry
ddates governor.
Dallas" NE observed as fanatics patriots the
place sharpen my political
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
LOWER FREIGHT
RATES FORESEEN
Freight Rate Conference Scheduled Here On
Jan. 2S-All Big Railroads and Shippers
Will Send Representatives

Important rate adjustments Valley shipments
Banon traffic manager OF the chamber
conference freight rate associations meet Brownsville
big railways and heavy shippers railways
tains will have officials here meeting monthly
being in Chicago.
This viii be body met west of
the Mississippi H. Coon. Houston assistant
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
France Names Naval Terms
Demand London Farley Be Subservient To
Work of League of Nations

PARIS 27--A office memorandum published today
position forthcoming
Certain which characterized the American attitude
which
propositions proceeding
ected power agreement
Principal the advanced
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 27-P)-
Beginning January 2. 1880. the dock
board will reduce the charge per
bale for handling cotton nc the
public warehouse here from $1.25 to
81 per bale.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
TEAMS sure
TO TRAIN IN
VALLEY TOWNS
Western League Head
Says Deals Almost
Completed
fspecial 70 The HeraIdl

A0hEAA4A " 4AAI A1CA 444f
SAN BENITO, Dec. 27-It Is al
most definitely decided that Har-
lingen and McAllen will entertain
two Of the Western League base
ball teams this coming spring. ac-
cording to Z. Lee Keyser, president
Of the Des Moines, Iowa, club.
-Four teams viii train in the VAL
ley, and to date four towns have
been approached with the PROPOSE
tion-San Benito. Brownsville, Har-
hngen, and McAllen. 1t is also pos
sible that Edinburg will be the
site Of one Of the training camps.
Because OF the Christmas act
ivities." said Mr.. Keyser this morn
ing. I have been unable TO make
much headway for the past few
days, and really haven't been try
ing very hard. II is a foregone con-
ciusion that the four Western Lea
que teams will train here in the
Valley next spring. and all that
is holding us up is the choice OF
locations"
Many Fans Here
He also stated that Brownsville
Is planning TO construct a ball park,
and IL this goes over successfully,
that town will doubtless be the
headquarters OF one Of the teams.
Il want to assure this section that
1t will witness some real baseball
games" Mr.. Keyser continued. The
players on our teams are mainly
young men fighting hard TO step
into the major leagues. and they
play q brand OF ball that Is really
second to none. hear that the
Valley is full Of baseball fans. /
want to tell them that they viii be
pleased with the exhibitions we
are going to put on"
Mr.. Keyser. his wife. and secret
ary, G. G. Knight. are staying at
the StonewalI Jackson Hotel in San
BenitO.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
Railway Expert Out

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27-tP)-
Johnston B. Campbell. member Of
the Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion since 1921. has rendered his
resignation to President Hoover.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

BERLIN. Dec. 27-fF,-Dr. Jacob
Gould Schurman. American Am
bassad0r 70 Germany. has received
word from the State Department
that his resignation as Ambassador
has been accepted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. M. q. Gillette OF
Riverside Park, announce the ar
rival or "a 1O pound daughter Dec.
"a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27
RIVER FORECAST

There viii no material change ln
the river during the next few days
Stage STAGE Cnnn pmf,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-27

High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow, under normal meteurclo-
gical conditions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-22

Pretty white, scalloped or EN-.
broidered Philippine gowns-dain
tily colored Porto Rican gowns
with tricky vine, flower and applique
embroidery-various necklines.
DOWNSTAIRS STORE
New Britain herald., 1929-01-08
City Items

St. Elmo lodge. Knights of Pyth- ias. will have regular meeting to- morrow evening to discuss arrange ments for transporting members to Waterbury Thursday evening when officers of Theodore Roosevelt lodge of that city will be installed by a local team. The installing team will rehearse after the meeting.
 Good Coal Makes Warm Friends. City Coal and Wood. Tel. 217.- Advt.
 Mrs. Bidwel B. Barnes of wood- bine. Georgia, who lost a race with death when she arrived in New Britain several hours too late to be at the bedside of her father, Patrick F. McMahon of 50 Thorniley street, will leave tomorrow morning for her home after spending more than 2 month with her mother. Mrs. Mar. tha Featherstone McMahon.
 The police were notified today of the suspension of the operators H. cense of Walenty Pasionek of Il Clinton street. and the return of the licenses of Vincent Squillaciote of Is Maple street. Konstanty Am- ramczyk of 96 Gold street and Yer non Arnold of 397 Burritt street.
 Sergeant John J. King of the po- lice department was off duty today on account of illness.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-08

then proceeded 10 the banquet hall,
 John Skritulsky welcomed Father Ciradeck. The toastmaster was Rev. John J. Rukeys of Hartford. He delighted all with his wit and humor Mrs. Tomosaitis, president of the as sociatlon, was chairman of the oc- casion but being lncapacitated, she introduced John Macuinas. who car ried on the events of the evening to fitting finish.
 Father Gradeck was presented with a. beautiful bouquet of Ameri- gan beauties and a, purse of Sloo in gold. He extended his thanks to the sponsors of the evening for their kindness to him. John Mikalauskas gave a lengthy talk and was largely applauded al the end of his address. Short talks followed by Dr. Tutles, Mir. Gedraitis and Mrs. E,glin of Chicopee, Mass, a sister of Father Eradeck.
 Following the speeches vocal selec- tions were given by the Guzas sis ters. Miss Anna Rice, Miss Mary Shumanskas and Anthony Broza. Guests were present from Chicopee, Thorndike and Springfield, Mass. The gathering numbered well over 25o.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-08
BARBER WHO MURDERED
 WOMAN GOES 10 CHAIR
Salem Man, Denied New Traal by Supreme Court, Will Be Sen.
 fenced to Chair.


 Salem, Mass. Jan. s R-George Elmer Harrison Taylor. itinerant barber, who was convicted of the murder on June s 1927. Of Stella Pomikala of Lawrence, will be sen- fenced to death in the electric chair in Essex county superior court hero at 3:45 p. m., Friday. January 25. the government has announced.
 Taylor was recently refused new trial by the supreme court. Miss Pomikala was found slain on Salis- bury beach where she had been en- ployed as a photographers assistant. A pair of sun glasses discovered near the body eventually fastened suspi- cion on Taylor who was traced to Hyde Park. Vt. where he was ar- rested. Subsequently he was con- victed of murder in the first degree.
 At the same time the government will move for sentence of Harold Congdon and other selectmen and officials of Salisbury convicted of various rum running charges. Cong don was former police chief of the town but resigned after being sen- fenced in federal court on similar charges several years ago.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-08
Ashes From Pipe Set
 Fire to Bed: Man Dies

Philadelphia. Jan. R-Too feeble to cry out or to leave his bed when 1t caught fire from ashes drop ped from his pipe, Robert Hart, 79 was burned to death at his home io. day.
 His wife tried 10 extinguish th2 blaze but when the flames gain" headway she called ire company By this time the upper portion of the house was ablaze.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-08
Alleged Good Samaritan
 Arrested as Poor Driver

Milford, Mass, Jan. Rl-Pas- qual De Lola was arrested last night charged with operating an automo- bile so as to endanger the lives and safety of the public after an all day investigation of the finding of Gia- como Pagliaroli in an unconscious condition on the Medway road late Sunday afternoon. De Lola told the police Sunday he found the man ly- ing in the road and took him to the Milford hospital. Pagliaroli is in a critical condition.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-08
OPERA SINGERS IN
 PRACTICAL JOKES
Desirt Dtirtrs Plid Back for
 Putting Water in Hat

Chicago, Jan. s R-The role Of Dr. Bartolo in "Ths Barber of se- vile" is, q everyone knows. not to be sneezed at. even by such an artist as Desire Defrere of the Chi cago Civic Opera company.
 A great joker. M. Defrere. It was he who poured water in Edouard Coutreuirs silk hat in the cafe scene of :.'La Boheme." causing Coutreuil to get wet, though the stage directions said nothing of any such business. The prank. which was side-splitting to Defrere, was a washout to Coutreuil.
 Opera is not an enterprise much inclined toward foolishness, but as Coutreuil Explained. even opera of fers avenues of revenge upon prac- tical jokers. It was only with Cou- treuils explanation today that opera-goers learned why Defrere went through an epidemic of sneez- ing during a special performance of "The Barber of Seville" Saturday night.
 The finale of the second act finds Dr. Bartolo (played by Defrere) standing quiet amid general tumult until finally Figaro lightly tickes his nose with . feather.
 Giacomo Remini was playing Fiji garo. He agreed with Coutreuil that the scene offered a chance to turn the tables on Defrere. Thus. in. stead of using feather. Figaro held handful of pepper under Dr. Bartolo's nose. and Defrere. who used to love jokes, finished the scene in a paroXysm of sneezing and coughing without precedent in the long and dignified history of grand opera.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-08
Stevens Becomes Member
 Of Finance Board

Hartford. Jan. : R-Ex.M Mayor Norman C. Stevens of Hartford will become member of the state board Of finance and control by appoint ment of Gov. Trumbull. it was an- nounced today.
 MT. Stevens will take the place of Samuel R. Spencer of Suffield, who tomorrow will become state treas- urer and thereby an ex-officio mem- Der of the board. The Spencer term to which Mir. Stevens will succeed. will expire June 2, 1881. State Treasurer Ernest E. Rogers will re- tire from the board tomorrow when he becomes lieutenant governor.
 MT. Stevens was mayor of Hart ford from 1924 to 1928.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-08
TENDER BANQUET
 FOR fR. GRADECk
Priest lt St. Andrews Church Presented With $1OO Purse

The American Lithuanian Wom- ans association rendered a supper in honor of Rev. Edward A. Gradeck at the Park street hall on Sunday eve ming. Before the supper. Misses Helen Greas and Anita kadziauskas danced. Miss Mary Chaponis, as sisted by Leon Nasaitis of Hartford. sang. As surprise event the Misses Plekunas and Bokus of Hart ford delighted the audience with some old folk songs. The gathering
The Washington times., 1929-10-01
SLAYER Of COP
IS INDICTED

Charged with the killing of
Policeman Harry J. Macdonald la st
July S at Seventeenth and @ Streets
Northwest. Alfred s. A,dridse.
colored, has been Indicted for first
degree murder by the District
Grand Jury.
The policeman had taken Aldridge
and his brother, Albert, into Gus.
tody on a charge of attempted rob.
berry of a nearby drug store and
were placed in McDonald's automc.
bile and taken to call-boX.
AS Mcdonald was making the
cali to his precinct station, Alfred
is said to have shot him and both
he AMI his brother attempted TT
escape when McDone Id fired and
mortally wounded Albert. Alfred
escaped but was recaptured and Is
now in Jail. Mcdonald died several
DAYS later.
Zachues White, colored. was In
dicted for first degree murder OF
Edward Hall. colored, last July IA
at house in the 500 block Twenty
fourth st. n. f.
May F.. Middleton, a colorcd wo'
man is indicted for second degree
murder Of Joseph Middleton. who
died from the effects of knife
wounds inflicted last July II, at a
house in the 1900 block kraemer st,
n. W.
A killing at the Silver Slipper. q
colored night club in the 1900 block
U St. n. W.. last July %, has
brought the Indictment for man
slaughter of Julius Epps. He Is SAID
to have caused the death of Johr
Grant. Manslaughter Is alst
charged against Norval F. Grigsby
colored, COR the alleged running
down and killing Of Warren Perry
colored, with an automobile.
| A total of 81 indictments were re
ported by the present Grand Jur,
which concludes its term of servic,
today. No cases were ignored in th'
final report.
The Washington times., 1929-10-01

The survey was released this az.
ternoon. The principal change in
the Bibbins plan is that Of "wav-
ing the present signal light sys-
tenn and getting away from the
synchronized method.
Hits Signal System
He deplores the lack Of a basic
Of signaling which would not cnly
coordinate all systems but would
make direct hook-up with the
highway extension and development
program.
He shows that due to improper
timing of signals the average speed
on signaled runs has been cut from
to IL miles per hour and in the
bus runs from to 8 miles per
hour. He shows that buses use
one-third of their running time
slowing down and waiting for the
lights to turn. Under the proposed
wave plan this would be practically
eliminated and traffic speeded up.
Bibbins also analyiZes the acci-
dent toy in the District over the
past year and shows that 50 ner
cent Of all accidents have involved
responsible drivers and IL per cent
irresponsible persons at the wheel.
Private Cars Lead
Private cars have caused es per
cent of all cacidents the survey
shows, trucks Is per cent, taxicabs
z per cent, street cars per cent
and buses / per cent.
OF the total number Of accidents
he states n per cent were caused
by pedestrians and could have been
avoided, 20 per cent by drivers of
cars and per cent which were the
fault of both driver and pedestrian.
Police Crossings
He also recommends that signaled
crossings, In the more congested
areas, be polieed during peak hours
and that feeder streets to main
arteries OF travel be equipped with
stop signs in place of the lights.
He declares that his survey shows
Washington motorists as whole
observe the stop signs and Ax-
presses the opinion they would
serve as efficiently as the lights.
Rotary turns at all circles are
also recommended as we'll as chang.
ing speed limits on express streets
from 25 to 80 miles an hour. normal
fast streets, 20 to 25 miles an hour,
moderate speed district. Is to 90
miles an hour and the central bust.
ness district 10 to Is miles per
hour.
Different classes of traffic he
states should be routed to different
types of highways, the nature of
the street to be the deciding factor
in the traffic allocated to it. Lanes
should also be we'll defined on the
principal streets.
The Washington times., 1929-10-01
Engineer Suggests
Traffic Changes

With only few minor changes the present traffic system
Of the District will speed traffic and give Washington as
efficient plan any city in the country according to
survey made by j. Rowland Bbbns consulting engineer
The Washington times., 1929-10-01
Detective to Receive
$500 For Finding
Stolen Auto

A grateful citizen Of Memphis
Tenn, whose $4,000 automobile
was stolen from his home city
and brought here by the alleged
thief, is endeavoring to enrich
local detective whom he has never
seen, but whose good work he
appreciates.
Robert Bergman, prominent in
his home city, sent a check for
5000 to be presented as a reward
to Detective Frank M. Alligood
for recovering his car.
Alligood arrested Edward Arnett,
alias Charles Victor George, as
the latter was trying to sell the
automobile. according to Alli-
good The engine number and
tags had been changed.
Arnett has been held under
$4,000 bond for Grand Jury ac-
ton. Alligood's check is expected
to go through the official chan
nels today and to be given to him
tomorrow.