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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
HARDY FACES
IMPEACHMENT
Assembly Votes 57-lS
To Try Judge In
Aimee's Case

SACRAMENTO. Cal, Feb. 21-tPl
Having voted to impeach Super
ior Judge Carlos S. Hardy OF Los
Angeles on charges of committing
misdemeanors in office In connec-
ton with his activities in behalf
Of Aimee Semple Mcpherson, evan
gelist, the California assembly was
expected to make plans today for
conducting his trial.
The assembly voted 81 to l8 to
impeach the jurist yesterday after
receiving recommendations Of its
committee which investigated
Hardy's acceptance of s2,500 from
Mrs. Mcpherson while her kidnap-
ing story was under investigation
by the Los Angeles district attor-
ney's office. Asa Keyes, then dis
trict attorney. filed a charge OF
conspiracy to obstruct justice
against the evangelist but 1t was
dismissed.
Appointment Of a board Of man.
ayers to prosecute Judge Hardy be-
fore the bar of the state senate was
the order of business In the lower
house. Meanwhile the senate was
expected to receive the notice OF
impeachment and prepare for the
trial.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
TACNA-ARICA
ROW SETTLED,
NATIONS SAY
Disputed Area Divided
By Peru and Chile;
Kellogg Gre dited
With New Accord

SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 2l.-CP)
The Tacna a-Arica boundary dis
pute, born in war and thriving
through 45 years on international
strife. has been settled by peaceful
means.
Official announcement here says
an agreement has been reached be-
tween the governments of Peru and
Chile by which the Province OF
Tacna goes to Peru and that OF
AFRICA to Chile.
The boundary between the two
provinces Is fixed slightly north of
the railroad leading from the port
Of africa TO La Paz, Bolivia. This
railroad, of the utmost Importance
TO Bolivia since 1t Is her sole outlet
to the Pacific, remains in Chilean
territory until 1t crosses the Boliv-
ian frontier.
The railroad from Tacna to africa
will be in Peruvian control, while
a spur which is to be constructed
at africa connecting the two lines
will be under Chilean control.
The agreement is the result OF
diplomatic negotiations undertaken
just four months ago, after resump-
ton Of diplomatic relations between
them at the invitation OF the Unit
ed States secretary Of state, Frank
B. kellogg last July.
The dispute had its origin in 9
war between Chile and the allies
Peru and Bolivia, in 1879. Chile
won and occupied the two provin-
ces. Resulting disputes over the
land since often brought the two
countries very near TO war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
G. O.P. Leaders
Back Creager In
Patronage Probe

From present indications Is to
20 Texas republican leaders will &C
company r. B. Creager, republican
national committeeman from Texas,
to Washington Sunday night, TO ap-
pear before the senate committee IN
the patronage hearing. February %,
the Brownsville man said Thursday.
Many others also are intending to
be in washington about March I,
and will be ready to offer testimony
should the committee desire. ac-
cording to letters from republican
office-holders in many sections OF
the state received by Creager.
I'VE are absolutely prepared to
show there is not an iota of truth
in the testimony given the COM
mittee rs to forced assessments for
the party fund in Texas" Creager
said. "The copies of letters sent To
Sen. Smith w. Brookhart. chair
man of the committee, deny any
methods of assessments. deny they
have been forced to pay 10 per cent
of their salaries to the fund. and
denv that they have been told they
would not be supported for re-elec-
ton unless they contributed to the
fund"
Creager and his party will stay
over for the inaugural ceremonies
for President-electH Hoover. he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Austin JURY
HEARS TRIAL
OF MCLOSKEY
Bookbinder on Stand
Insists Changes In
alley Books Made
To Beat Wurzbach

AUSTIN, Feb. 21.-(P)-
A bookbinding expert was
brought into the criminal
trial of Congressman-Elect
Augustus j. McCloskey of
San Antonio today and tes-
titled that in his opinion two
pages from other books had
been inserted into the tally
books of the twentieth pre-
cinct Of Bexar county (San
Antonio) for the November
6 election.
McCloskey, winner on the face of
returns over Harry M. WurZbach,
Texas only republican congressman,
is on trial on an indictment charg-
ing that he altered the returns
from that precinct.
The expert was r. II. Wachter,
for 40 years in the bookbinding
business in Austin.
He testified that certain punch
marks on two sheets in both the
talley sheets OF the county Judge, a
position then held by Mr.. McClos-
key, and of the presiding officer
of the princinct Showed the subSti-
tuted sheets.
The precinct presiding officer, Ed
Engelhardt. painter for the San An
tonic school board. testified as the
first witness yesterday that he had
Continued on page thirteen.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
]. E. KELLER,
PIONEER OF
VALLEY, dies
Is Victim of Double
Pneumonia; Funeral
Thursday; County
Head at One Time

j. E. Keller, 68-year-old Valley
pioneer, died at the Mercy hos
pital OF double pneumonia at 6:l0
p. m. Wednesday afternoon.
Funeral services were to be held
from the Hinkley Mortuary at 4
p. N. Thursday with Rev. r.. o,
Macintosh OF the Episcopal church
officiating. Interment was to be in
the Buena Vista cemetery.
MIR. Keller was one of the Oldest
living residents Of this section, hav-
ing come to Brownsville as a boy
with his parents from Vlcksburg,
Miss. He was born at that place
July 10, 1860.
He was educated in the public
schools OF Brownsville. Keller was
an active figure In the civic life OF
this section for a number of years
HE was county commissioner al
one time. The pioneer lived at the
old family homestead in Brownsville
until he moved TO his La Encantada
ranch some 80 years ago. Keller
remained prominent among the pio-
neerS and was well known up until
the time Of his death. Both his
mother and father died here.
He is survived by his wife and five
children Of the La Encantada ranch
and a brother, L. z. Keller OF La
Paloma.
Active pail bearers have been an
nounced as follows: John Cham
pion, Fred Starck, Jno. Seaman
Geo. Putegnat, Louis Landrid and
Oscar Suder.
All funeral arrangements were be-
ing made by the Hinkley Mortuary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
P.TRAINS
REDUCE Time
To Leave And Arrive
In Valley Over
Hour Earlier

A reduction Of an hour and half
In the running time of Southern
Pacific passenger trains between
the Valley and San Antonio and
Houston has been tentatively an
nounced. and is expected TO be put
into operation early in March, ac-
cording to Wills j. Carter. assistant
general freight and passenger agent
of the Southern Pacific lines in the
Valley, who was in Brownsville yes
terday afternoon.
The change will be made effective
at this end of the line-that Is the
trains will leave here later in the
evening. and will arrive earlier In
the morning. reaching and leaving
Houston and San Antonio at prac-
ticallv the same time.
Under the new schedule the train
will leave Brownsville at 8:15 in
stead Of z o'clock as at present. az
irving in Houston at 7:45. the same
as at present, and in San Antonio
at a. m.
The train will leave Houston at
s:45 D. m. as at present. and viii
leave San Antonio at l0:15 as al
present. arriving in Brownsville al
BIS q. m. instead of Gas as al
present. This vii mean a shorten
ing Of the time between Houston
and Brownsville of an horr and q
half. and reduction Of an hour and
* minutes in the run from Browns
Vile to Houston.
The improved schedule is made
possible bv partial completion OF
considerable relavirg and reballast-
ing Of the line to Houston. and II Is
expected final completion Of the
program will result in further short
CONTINUED on page thirteen)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Gichrist Talks
As Highway Quiz
Approaches Close

AUSTIN. Feb. 21.-(P)-The high
way investigation seemed near an
end when the joint committee hear
ing testimony recessed last night
until this afternoon.
Glib Gilchrist, state engineer,
consumed the session with testimo-
ny relative to the merits Of bids
received for gasoline and lubricat-
ing oils and read many records
bearing on operation costs and gen.
eral performance of machinery pur-
chased by the department.
This was in refutation OF testi-
mony given early in the hearing by
Roy I. Tennant, purchasing member
of the board OF control, who had
disagreed with recommendations OF
the highway engineer and commits
sioners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Cabbage Price
Holding at Sl2

Cabbage was holding at sl2 per
ton at practically all Valley ship
ping points Thursday. with SD o.
fered occasionally for better grades
for mixed cars. The rain Wednes-
day reduced loadings to Ill cars,
of which SO were cabbage. Ship
ments total 1920 cars. as compared
with 1877 to the same date last
year.
The demand for carrots is good.
and the movement Of this commod-
ity has been heavy the past week.
The demand for other commodities
also is increasing as weather con-
ditions in northern markets i'm
prove.
Shippers continued optimistic
over the cabbage outlook. Improved
weather in the north Is expected to
be followed bv a heavier demand
This combined with the light load
ings OF the past week Is expected to
materially improve the price situ-
alton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
DELEGATION
MAY ATTEND
CHRISTENING
Propose Brownsville
Representation AS
Eaker's Plane Form
ally Named

While no definite plans have been
announced, IL is probable that a del
egation of Brownsville residents will
fly to San Antonio on the morning
of March 8, TO attend the christen-
ing OF the "Pan-American," Captain
Ira c. Eaker's plane, In which ne
proposes TO make a dawn-to-dusk
flight from Brownsville to the Pan
anna Canal Zone on March 10.
The "Pan-American," special
high-speed Boiling type plane, will
arrive at San Antonio early in
March. It Is understood that i'm
mediately after the christening GER
emony Captain Eaker will fly to the
Brownsville airport and have the
plane in readiness for the hop-off
when the first signs of dawn streak
the eastern horizon on March 10.
The flight will be an epochal one,
in that IL will be the first to be
made in the daylight hours between
the United States and Panama, and
is expected to demonstrate the prac-
ticability of the overland route from
Brownsville to the Canal Zone.
In the event a Brownsville dele
CATION attends the christening 1t is
probable that one of the tri-motor
planes from the municipal airport
will be chartered for the trip. The
flight can be made in the morning
with the return trip in the late
afternoon.
Plans for the two-day celebration
on March 8 and 10, marking the
inauguration Of the American and
Mexican air mail between Browns
vile and the Mexican capital, are
progressing smoothly, Charles Bur-
ton, chairman Of the celebration
tees have been appointed. and re-
Continued on page thirteen.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
PROMINENT SPEAKERS
FOR MISSION SCHOOLS

MISSION. Feb. 2i.-lPl-A staff
OF prominent speakers has been Sc
cured for the commencement exer--
cises Of the Mission public school
system.
The group includes Frank M
Law OF Houston, chairman OF the
board OF regents OF Texas A. & M:
Rev. X. p. West. OF the Second Bap-
tist church OF Houston: Hiram Gar
wood of "A Houston law firm and
William Hawley Atwell Of the u. 9.
district court Of Dallas and New
York City.
The commencement program be-
ing prepared includes band concerts.
public addresses and inspirational
rallies. The list of speakers was
announced from the office OF Sid
Hardin. superintendent OF Mission
schools
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
SEEK TO ESTABLISH
INSANITY OF SLAYER


GAINESVILLE. Tex, Feb. al
Rp-Allen league. so. rural mail
carrier, believed he was being per-
secuted by w "A. Hoskins. Myra
postmaster. before he shot HosSins
to death, relatives Of league testi-
fled here yesterday In his trial for
murder.
league told them. his relatives as
serted, that Hoskins had cut his bi-
cycle tires and tampered with his
automobile until it overturned with
him. They declared the mail car
rier had suffered hallucinations and
was of unsound mind at the time oi
the shooting.
A physician who had known the
defendant 20 years testified he
thought league was Of sound
mind.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
OUINTUPLETS
ARE BORN TO
SPANISH WIFE

MADRID. Feb. 21.-tRl-El
Sol prints a dispatch from Oh
medo, Vallodolid. reporting the
birth Of ouintuplets. two boys
and three girls, to a woman
there. Sofia Hernandez Molpe-
ceres. The five babies died
shortly after birth.
DR.. Isidoro Villa. professor of
obstetrics in the University Of
Vallabolid. referring to the case,
says quintuplets are extremely
rare and the case Is possibly the
first in Spain. The average Of
such. he said, is once in about
forty million.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Fire Drill AT
Airport Tonight

Demonstration of modern meth
odS OF fighting fire will be given at
the Brownsville municipal airport at
g o'clock Thursday night. Les
Mauldin. manager Of the field an
nounced.
The public is invited as there also
may be some night flying and the
searchlights will be turned on and
the field Illuminated. A fire drill
will be one OF the features.
The airport now has a modern
fire truck and Is well equipped TO
fight any fire that may endanger
the hangers or planes, Mauldin
said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Wide AREA IS
SWEPT BY BIG
SNOW STORM
Most Severe Fall Of
Winter Covers All
Country From Dixie
Northward
(By The Associated Press.)

"A belated winter made UP for lost
time in the East today.
From Dixie northward to the
border and from the Atlantic coast
west through Pennsylvania snow
fell through most of the night and
continued piling higher during the
day.
No serious transportation tieups
we're reported but as the storm con-
tinued some systems were slowed
down and snow plows worked over
time to keep the way open.
AS much snow fell in New York
CITY as there had been all winter
and III other places II was far deep
er. Ten thousand shovelers were
called out in Manhattan to dispose
Of the half foot of snow that was
constantly augmented from the
sky
Nashville. Tenn. reported IA
inches or snow, Charleston, w. Va
had IL, Philadelphia seven and
Harrisburg. Pa. eight. It showed
steadily in Albany. N. Y, and other
upstate points. and New Jersey and
the New England states got then
full share of the winters most wide
spread storm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Lover Kills Girl;
Turns Gun On Her
Sister And Self

EAST ORANGE. N. j.. Feb. 2l.-
(P-Margaret Bowes, 20. was in
stantly killed and her twin sister,
they were shot today by Peter j.
Mooney. sergeant of the Lackawan-
ma railroad police.
After shooting the girls, Mooney
shot himself over the heart. Frances
and he were taken to a memorial
hospital In a serious condition.
In Moneys pocket was found a
note. which said:
Murder Is the only way can
prove my love for this girl"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Film on Drinking
Water Released

AUSTIN. Feb. 21.-As part of the
campaign against the influenza cpl
demic. motion picture teaching
how to maintain health through
drinking pure water and to resist
infectious diseases by avoiding tho
common drinking cup has been re-
leased for distribution by the Visual
Instruction Bureau of the Univer-
Sity of Texas.
The film is based upon the radio
lectures which have been broadcast
by the United States public health
service and has been officially ap-
proved by the service, according TO
Mrs. Charles Joe Moore. chief OF
the university bureau.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21

FStOveS.
The only two other occupants OF
the Mangold dwelling were Mr..
Mangold and his brother Donald,
who occupied sleeping quarters on
the first floor. Both escaped.
In the Hillsboro blaze, ZenaS
Berkey, lone survivor OF the family.
suffered severe burns about the face
and hands.
The Carrolltown fire was discov-
cred by miners on their way TO work.
They broke into the house and
aroused Mangold and his brother,
but the blaze had gained such head
way that rescue OF the mother and
five children on the second floor
OF the dwelling was impossible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
HISTORY WRITTEN
ON CONSTANTINOPLE

AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. 2l.-Prepara-
ton OF annotated translation OF
THE History of Constantinople,
written in Latin in the early Thir-
teenth century by Gunterus Ale
manus. to be published by Columbia
University as one OF a series OF his
torical records, is now being under
taken by DR.. M. r.. Gutsch, profess
sor of history at the University OF
Texas. DR.. Gutsch's translation
will be completed during this year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
ZOO Are Entered
In Play Contest

AUSTIN. Tex. Feb. 2i.-Entries
in the one-act play contest Of the
Interscholastic league total 200, ac-
cording TO Roy Bedichek. chief OF
the University Of Texas league bu-
reau. These entries represent prac-
tically every section of the state.
Preliminary tournaments In the con-
test will be arranged during March
and April, with the final tourna-
ment being held in Austin May g.
The character of the plays chosen
by the competing schools was very
satisfactory. a higher type Of play
being chosen by the ma jority than
has been the case in the past, ac-
cording 70 Mr.. Bedichek.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
WOMAN'S CLUB HEAD
VISITOR IN VALLEY

HARLINGEN. Fe b. 81. Miss
Ruth Rich. secretary of the Ma
tional Federation of Business and
Professional Woman's clubs. was
visitor in the Valley today, at noon
being a guest of the local club.
Miss Rich tonight will be guest
at a banquet to be given at Edin-
burg, 70 which all Valley clubs have
been invited.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
THREE BURROUGHS ARE
GRANTED BY GOVERNOR

AUSTIN, Feb. 2l.-tPl-Governor
Moody granted three furloughs yes
terday as follows:
Arthur Foss. Fayette county. four
years for theft, 90 days TO make
provision for his wife and child who
are destitute.
John Woodson. Montgomery coun-
ty, one year for prohibition law
violation. 80 days, to visit mother
who Is i'll.
d. c. Moody, Is years for robbery.
20 days to visit mother who Is Ill.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
JUDGE Is SILENT

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2l.-tPl-
Superior Judge Carlos S. Hardy had
no comment TO make today on i'm
peachment proceedings against him
voted yesterday by the assembly Of
the California legislature.
Judge Hardy has not conducted
court since investigation Of his
judicial conduct was started by a
legislative committee last month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Fair and somewhat warmer tonight
and Friday.
For East Texas: Fair and not SO
cold tonight; probably frost nearly
to the coast; Friday fair: colder I'm
extreme northwest portion.
Light to moderate shifting winds
on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21

13 Children and
TWOMOtherSare
Among Victims

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 21-(PD-Ten persons, two
mothers and eight children burned to death in fires which
destroyed their homes in western Pennsylvania today At
Ebensburg Mrs. Leo Mangod and her five children per-
shed and at Hisboro Mrs Zenas Berkey and her three
children died.
The five Mangold children ranged i'm age from eight
motnh to six The three Berkey children aged
six weeks and three and four years.
Both fires apparently caused by overheated
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Water Districts
Will Meet Friday
(SnAciaI "a The Herald)

SAN BENTTO. Feb. 2l.-Associ-
ated Water Districts of the Valley
will meet here Friday afternoon at
3 o'clock for the purpose Of hearing
reports on present status ofg the
wiIlacy County Irrigation district
and OF the conlmitte which re-
Gently went to Austin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
HARLINGEN SCHOOL
BONDS ARE APPROVED

AUSTIN. Feb. 2l.-tP)-The at
torney generals department yester-
day approved s243, 900 Harlingen in
dependent school district school,
house bonds. the remainder of an
issue of S40O 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
Point Isabel Is
ToFormC c. ofC.

ORGANIZATION. Of a chamber of
commerce and election Of officers
Is MANNED at a meeting called at
Poir1t Isabel tonight. The Point IS
without such an organization at
rresent and growth of the town has
I'd 10 need Of a chamber. business
men there assert
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
NEGRO HELD IN ROBBERY

WACO. Tex. Feb. 2l.-tR)-A
negro was held by officers here to-
day in connection with the dis
appearance of about $500 In cash
and checks from a Waco automo-
mobile concern yesterday. The
funds have not been recovered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
TIDE TABLE

High and low tide at Point Isa-
bel tomorrow. under normal met
geological conditions:
High ..........-..... 4:38 r. III.
Low ......... 6:4I g. m; 9.22 n. m
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
RIVER FORECAST

There will be no material change
in the river during the next few
days.
Flood Present 24-Hr. 2i-Hr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21
BOILING LARD
STARTS BLAZE

CHICAGO, Feb. 21.-CP)-Fire,
started when pot or boiling lard
ignited. burned to death five chill
dren OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Ooms OF
Lansing. Ill, last night. A sixth
child, and the parents, were recov-
ering from the serious burns.
The bungalow home of the Ooms
was destroyed. Flames from the
lard set fire to curtains and the
blaze quickly was beyond control.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ooms each grabbed
child and ran outside, their
clothing ablaze. Ooms tried to 60
back into the house but was re-
strained by neighbors.
Five childrens who were asleep
when the fire started. had no
chance Of escape. They were Anna.
4: Edward. 6; Gerben, 8; Herbert.
13: and Sadie, Q, but Sarah. III,
probably will recover, doctors said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-21

CLOTHES BLAZE; MAN DIES
EASTLAND, Tex, Feb. 2l.-tP1--
Burns received when his clothing
caught fire from a stove on an oil
lease near here resulted fatally To
r. II. die. ~, watchman. today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
SANDY SPRING FIRE
CARNIVAL ARRANGED
Extensive Program Promised for
Tomorrow's Event-Nearby
Companies to Take Part.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


ROCKVILLE, Md, June 17.-Prepa-
rations for the fourth annual carnival
of the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire
Department to be held at Sandy Spring
tomorrow are complete and those in
charge promise an afternoon and eve
ming of real pleasure.
A parade of all volunteer Fire De-
partments of the county and a number
from the District of Columbia and
nearby counties to be headed by a 81
piece band, contests of various kinds
among the various Fire Departments
and a base ball game between Silver
Spring and Scaggsville constitute the
prominent features of the afternoons
program. and a supper and dance will
be the chief attractions at night.
Clarence l.. Gilpin is chairman OF
the general committee in charge and
Maurice T. CiSSel assistant chairman
and the other committees are as fol-
lows: Advertising and program, Sam
uel p. Thomas, Herbert H. Adams, A.
d. Farquhar and Leonard c. Burns;
dance, Miss Catherine Alvord and Rob-
ert Chichester; supper, Miss Anna Gill
pin and j. Ferguson Barnsley; base
ball, Edward Snowden, Henry w
BeCraft.