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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
WALLS FREES
DUKECARVER
Action Follows Immunity
Granted Gales BY
United States

LAREDO, Dec. 1s.-tR,-D uk e
Carver. San Antonio constable. to-
day stood freed Of q charge Of mur-
der in the Staying OF Lucio Blanco.
Mexican army officer, here in 1922.
The charge was dismissed on motion
Of district attorney John A. Walls
for 'insufficiency or evidence"
Carver was indicted with Allen
Walker, former United States de-
putty marshal. in connection with
the Staying Of General Blanco and
Colonel Aurelio Martinez, whose
bodies were found IN the Rio Gran
de. Walker was reported In Mexico.
While "insufficiency or evidence"
was the technical reason for the
dismissal OF the charge, Walls made
IL clear the action Of the United
States government in extending
diplomatic immunity TO General
Plutarco Elias Gales, whom he
threatened to arrest on "a conSpir-
acy charge in connection with the
slayings, was the real reason.
Walls attitude towards Gales re-
suited In the Mexican governments
closing the consulate here shortly
after the general passed through en-
route TO Mexico City from New
York.
If my government" Walls said.
CONTINUED on page 1G
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
ROTARIANS TO
DEDICATE POOL
Presentation Address To Be
Made Sunday BY
Rev. Day

Dedication Of the Rotary wading
pool has been set for $3.50 p. m. Sun
day. The pool is a Christmas gift
from the club to the children Of
Brownsville, in place OF the Christ
mas tree which has been put on
annually.
The program. to be held at the
pool in the municipal park near Los
Ebanos opens with an invocation BY
the Rev. =. p. Day. Santa Claus.
impersonated by John Tanning, viii
make a short talk to the youngsters.
and a group Of children are to c'-g
America"
The Rev. Day IS to deliver the
dedication address and present the
pool to the city. Mayor -elect r. b.
Rentfro will accept the pool on be-
half OF the city. Jesse bennett Is
on the program for talk in Span
iSh.
The pool is located near the en-
trance Of the park. and is concrete
lined. with a depth OF eight inches.
It was constructed at a cost Of
about $1,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
KIWANISUUB
TOLD DOF CHINA
Bert HinkIey, Jr., Elected To
Vacancy On Board OF
Directors

Besides the election or d new d.
rector, and the appointment Of q
committee on Christmas cheer.
members or the Kiwanis club
Thursday noon heard from +. II.
Trimble, new member. OF his re-
sidence in China.
The matter OF decorative lights
for the city during the holidays
was brought up, and it was said
that shipment Is on its way and
the lamps viii be strung in Browns
vile.
A committee consisting Of r. L.
Bates, w. A. Hodges. and 9. g.
Henderson was named to distribute
food and toys to a number Of needy
families. Bert Hinkley. Jr., was
elected to complete the board OF
directors. w. X. Worley told the
members OF the city filter plant and
its operation
Mr.. Trimbse, IN "a most Interests
ing talk. told Of many pecularities
of the Chinese, how that thick pop
ulation has survived for twelve hun
dred years from the products Of the
soil, closing by saying that they, too,
produce a grapefruit. but added that
he had learned before coming 70
Brownsville that the Rio Grande VAL
lev product is the best to be found
In the world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
JAPAN FIRM
Ratio OF 10-7 Asked On
Cruisers


WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.-CP-
Japan's viewpoint On limitation of
its auxiliary naval craft had been
placed in more detailed form to-
day for presentation 70 American
delegates to the London naval con-
ference.
While considerable progress was
made between the delegations, it
was explained 1t had been impos-
sible to cover the whole field OF
both American and japanese views.
A second meeting was deemed ad-
visahle.
The japanese position for a ratio
Of seven 10.0O0-ton cruisers to each
ten for the United States runs
counter to the relative strengths
agreed upon at the Washington
Arms Conference with respect to
capital ships and some observers
view this as a serious element in
the negotiations
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Airport Manager Off
For Air Conference

7. K. Gilmore, manager Of the
international airport, left Thursday
morning for Mexico City. where he
will meet with officials Of the Mex
lean aviation company. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Forbes were also pas
sengers on the plane Thursday
morning. returning to Mexico City.
Forbes Is treasurer OF the company,
and has been in Miami conferring
with heads OF the Pan American
lines, Of which the Mexican avia-
ton company Is a branch. An
other passenger was nj. Gomez Nor
in, Tampico lawyer. returning to
his home after q visit TO New York.
Houston and other potnts in the
United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19

cution chamber clanked shut be-
hind the 26-year-old man, he set
his lips in q grim line and walked
steadily to the chair.
He was about to seat himself
when captain Homer Knighten tap
ped him on the shoulder and asked
him If he had anything TO say.
Aldridge at first said he had no.
thing TO say. but after Knighten re-
peated his question a second time,
the doomed man said:
"As for my crime, I have not
tried to hide anything. 1 hope
and wish that ! viii be the last one
to go down in this chair. I feel
that the good Lord will comfort me.
If there Is any hereafter I feel that
will be saved"
He then turned and seated him
self in the chair. the straps were
adjusted and the current turned on.
After the necessary shocks he was
pronounced dead by the prison
physician.
An eleventh hour attempt to save
Aldridge was made in the filling OF
a petition for q sanitary hearing
in Dallas. Governor Dan Moody
and Judge Grover Adams Of Dallas,
however, refused to delay the ex-
ecution In order that the petition
might be acted upon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
FACILITIESOF
CITY OFFERED
PORT TRAFFIC
&C. VIII Assist In
Caring For Any
Border Rush

Without any attitude Of gloating
over the loss 10 Laredo incurred By
the closing or thc consular office
there. the Brownsville Chamber Of
Commerce. since the port las been
closed there. Is taking active steps
to invite trade through Brownsville
and Matamoros.
These were the words Thursday
afternoon OF q. g. Richardson,
secretary, who added that the
Matamoros Chamber Of Commerce
Is joining with the Brownsville
chamber In thi move.
Letters Of invitation have been
written to business men and Job
bers Of Laredo to the effect that
every attention possible will be
given to their shipments through
MatamoroS and Brownsville. and
inviting them to make this their
port OF trade.
Letters Written
Similar letters have been written
TO the Chamber Of Commerce mt
Monterrey, and letters have also
been written to all interested rail-
way officials.
Should the Laredo consulate re-
main closed 1t viii mean that
Brownsville shipping and trade
facilities will have % be materially
enlarged. and II Is said that It will
mean the coming of many brokers
and customs people.
It Is conservatively estimated that
$4,000 worth OF business goes
through the Laredo port daily.
which pours into the customs and
brokers hands something like $40
600 daily. The attitude OF the
Brownsville Chamber OF Commerce
is that while Laredo would be very
unfortunate 10 lose that business.
that Brownsville IS the natural port
for It to flow through.
Railways May Result
Should such q condition evolve
II may mean the Fastening OF the
building Of railway line from Ma
tamoros TO Tampico. "A railway line
IS already planned from -ambico
70 Mexico City. and the two would
give the shortest haul from Tex
as to Mexico City.
This In addition TO the highway
now planned from Brownsville 10
Victoria TO Mexico City will bring
Brownsville before the ewes OF the
nations as a shipping center.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Travel Air Fliers
Make Record Trip

One Of the best records via the
air route from Mexico City 70
Brownsville was established BY ITu-
man Wadlow and r. Lee Walls when
they flew their Travel Air cabin
monoplane over the course in four
hours and fifteen minutes.
The flyers are returning from the
Air Circus held recently in Mexico
CITY to Wichita. Kansas, where the
Travel Air Company has their man
ufacturing plant. Many makes and
models OF airplanes were displayed
and demonstrated at the airplane
show which was q great success, ac-
cording TO Wadlow.
The representatives Of the Travel
Air Company we're very much inn
pressed with the progress Of aviation
in Mexico anc were especially ap-
precative OF the courteous treat
ment received at the hands Of Mex
ican officials The aviators also
praised the local airport and its per-
soneIl for the splendid lighting sys-
tenn, excellent landing field and first
class mechanical service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
25OSAVED
All Steamships Passengers
Weather Mishap

NEW YORK, Dec. ls.-tF1-Res-
cued when their ship was sunk at
the fog-hidden entrance Of New
York bay. ESQ passengers OF the
ess-Bermunda steamship Fort
Victoria were safe ashore today.
The Fort Victoria was rammed
amidships by the Clyde Liner AL
gonquin at ( p. m. yesterday as
the Bermunda-bound ship stopped
or Ambrose Lightship to drop her
pilot. The Algonquin was outward
bound for Miami and Galveston
with 1e0 passengers.
The pilot boats Sandy Hook and
New Yorker, first vessels to res
pond to the 8. O. .. signals OF the
two ships picked up the nfeboats
Of the Fort Victoria with her pas
sengers and most or her crew 0f
165.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19

CHICAGO, Dec. 19-CP)-Judge
Sabbath is for the weaker sex.
Charles Mitchell, sued for ALI
mony, averred he was out OF
work because Of poor health. The
Mrs. said she had been losing
weight and was way down to 1O6.
The judge sent them both to be
looked over by q doctor. He pro-
poses TO make the stronger sup
port the other.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19

Although he did not get the first
license plate, Dave DeKorte Of
Brownsville has the distinction of be-
ing the first person I'm Cameron
county 70 purchase plates for his
automobile.
He bought them at the county tax
collectors office Monday. The num-
Der was l55-40l. The first license
plate. 155-400 had already been res
erved.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Half Minute
Interviews

r. p. LUKE, for nine years SUPER
intendent Of state parks In Indiana
and now owner Of Valley land:
Valley land is worth twice that
In almost any other section OF our
nation"
MRS. z. G. HOLIDAY: '"The
formation Of the Cameron county
anti-tuberculosiS association Is one
Of our first steps in an organized
fight on tuberculosis in the county.
Funds raised from the membership
fees. and the sale OF the Christmas
seals will be used in an effort to care
for those who have already con-
tracted the disease and particu-
larly to prevent its spread"
Z. L. MOCKBEE: THE Battle
Of Grapefruit football game, Is. !
think. a wonderful piece OF adver-
tiSing for the Valley, and fully de-
serves all the support and cooper
alton which can be given. II will
be good game. and viii put the
Valley before other sections Of the
state. And must say that the VAL
ley people are getting behind It,"
DIR. s. X. HALLAM. I'VE feel
that q car OF fruit and vegetables
from the Valley Christian churches
is one OF the best gifts we could send
the orphans home In Dallas. Ger
tainly II is appreciated. The child
rem revel in IT.: one little boy said
last year, Well, for once I've had
all the fruit / could possibly eat
J. r. STEPHENSON: "One Of
the fine points Of citrus culture Is
the adoption Of rules and theories
TO the particular location In which
the trees are to be grown. just as
with any other kind of farming or
growing"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Police Hold Auto For
p. Clark OfLaredo

HarlinEen police have I'm their
possession a new automobile but
they cannot find its owners. Pa
pers found III the automobile in
dicates that II belongs TO p. s.
Clark OF Laredo. Efforts 10 locate
the man have proved unavailing.
Police have determined that the
man and his wife came 20 the
Valley some time ago but they
have disappeared and cannot be
found.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Jesus Vela Bound Over
To Federal Grand Jury

Jesus Vela was bound over 10
the federal grand jury In bond Of
$3.50 Wednesday following a pre-
liminary hearing on liquor charges
before u. s. Commissioner =. X.
Goodrich.
Vela was taken into custody Sat-
urday evening in the Ramirena
section with a quantity OF liquor
In his possession, according 10 the
testimony given.
He was remarded 10 jail In de-
fault Of the bond.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
VASCONCELOS
SEESHIMSELF
ASPRESIDENT
d e feated Candidate
Expects 'BloodIess'
Revolution

Ell PA5O. Dec. 1e--tF/-Ccntinu
ing conferences with supporters in
this country. Jose vasconcelos. de-
feated candidate I'm the November
presidential election In Mexico.
predicted he would be installed as
president Of the southern republic
by a practically "5locdIess" revolu-
tion.
He made this prediction here yes
terday before leaving for Tucson.
Ariz., to join his son and daughter.
students at the University of Cali
fornia, for the Christmas holidays.
After this vacation. ne said he
would return TO Mexico and lead
the revolt. He asserted he would
soon have ample supplies OF arms
and munitions.
Hundreds Of my supporters have
launched an armed revolt" Vasccn-
celos said, "and are constantly en-
HaginR federal forces throughout
Mexico. Only the generals, all OF
whom are in league with the tyran-
nical Gales government. viii re-
main loyal to their leader when we
strike. The office and men viii
Join US without hesitation"
Vasconcelos further predicted
munition stores now In the hands
and being bought by the federal
government would be turned over To
his cause. MY supporters viii see
to that" ne commented.
The defeated candidate. who al
legged the election was not held
properly, came here from San An
tonic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Cardenas Arrested
On New Liquor Count

Two weeks ago Federal District
Judge J. G. Hutcheson. Jr., gave
Francisco Cardenas a two-year sus-
pended penitentiary sentence on
liquor charges. The judge suspend
ed the term for three years. warn
ing Cardenas against infraction OF
the law again.
Wednesday mounted custom In
spectors arrested Cardenas. Twenty
eight quarts Of liquor and an auto
mobile were confiscated near La
Paloma.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Besteiro Building
Tree Headquarters

Headquarters for the American
Legion Christmas tree sale have
been opened in the Besteiro build
ing on Elizabeth street. An aSsort-
ment OF trees, with q wide variety
on sizes and prices win I've on sale
there from now until Christmas,
Henry SHELTON. chairman of the
committee. announces. Trees have
been placed by the Legion along
Elizabeth street I'm the business sec
rim
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Weslaco L ca ds In
Wednesday Shipments

Weslaco led the Valley in total
shippings for wednesday, with IL
carloads of vegetables. The ship
ments listed 5 cars OF mixed vege-
tables. 3 Of beets. one Of beets and
carrots. one Of cabbage and one Of
broccoli. Forty-six cars Of grape
fruit we're forwarded. according 10
figures compiled by the Southern
Pacific and Missouri Pacific lines.
One car OF potatoes was shipped
from San Benito. with the remain
ing shipments OF vegetables a
sprinkling Of spinach, dandelion,
cabbage and the like.
Total shipments for the day were:
Southern Pacific. fruit z. vegetables,
Is; Missouri Pacific; fruit, 4B cars,
vegetables, q cars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19

there. Horowitz, law partner OF
Mable Willebrandt. would not say
whether he expected the investiEa-
ton 10 be re-opened. Rurnors were
current when he left that the evi-
dence shown here would be put be-
fore another grand jury.
Following the Hidalg0 election Oh
1923 In which "A. Y. Baker. Million
aire sheriff was returned TO office.
there was much agitation for m fe-
deral probe OF alleged corrupt prac-
tices. After several law suits or
local nature, the matter was finally
taken to the department OF justice
at Washington. On one occasion,
Hidalgo citizens flooded President
CoolldEe's office with teleg-ams
asking an investigation
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Aldridge Dies GameIy
Says God Will Comfort Him'As He Paws Price
For Criminal Assault AT Dallas

HUNTSVILLE Tex Dec lsCBenne Adrdge. convicted OF
criminal attack upon three Dallas winter paid his life
or tne crime the electric chair OF the
Adrdge was the second to die way Lee
Roy Meran having been Thanksgiving day
n men were arrested several they the girls at
the point Of from their companions on highway near Dallas
Adridse went calmly to his death door Of the exc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19

W. Z. Edmondson, general agent
for the e. "A. T. lires here. and
Guatemalan consul In Brownsville.
left Thursday morning for Torreon.
He will confer with officials Of the
company at the headquarters there.
He Is expected to return Friday af-
ternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
City Election Votes
Will Be Canvassed

Votes In the recent city election
will be canvaSsed az the regular
meeting Of the commission on FRI
day. and an official return viii be
made. This viii be the last meet
ing OF the present commission. and
practically no other business will
be taken up at the session.
The new mayor. R. B. Rentfro.
and the commissioners viii take
office az 10 a. m. Monday at the
city hall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19

santa Claus will come to see the
Brownsville school teachers early
this year, his favor enabling them
at least to get their vouchers on
Friday. in time for the Christmas
holidays. This announcement was
nde by Fred Starck, secretary Of
Ne school board, Thursday morn
A few days ago he issued a
M 10 the taxpayers 10 meet their
ol taxes q few days early. SO
teachers might have their
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
WRECK

HARLTNGEN, Dec. Io.-Ralph
Thompson Bradshaw, about 20. died
here today as the result OF his car
turning over on q highway leading
into Harlingen. His skull was frac-
tured.
Funeral arrangement had not
been made early this afternoon. He
was the son Of Charles Bradshaw,
Stewart Place.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Jack Gamer Sure of New
Dem House, Calls Car Ours

two takes place nearly every after
noon. When Garner has finished
his work for the day he LOOKS UP the
speaker and demands 70 be taken
home in "our car" He claims the
house will 60 democratic In the
the next election and he as demo-
cratic leader viii become speaker
and for that reason its '-our car
LongSworth doesn't even laugh.
He says Jack" has made that claim
50 many times before elections It's
no longer amusing.
Anyhow, Jack" gets q ride hcue.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
WASHINGTON, Dec. 49,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-tR-
~Oh Nick, is our car ready?-
Our car?-You mean my car"
mo. our car; I'm just letting you
use 1t until after the next election" !"
The first speaking is Jack" Gar
ner OF Texas, leader Of the house
democrats; the second Is Nicholas
Longsworth OF Ohio, speaker or the
house. The car In question Is that
provided by the house for the speak
er.
Tae conversation between the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Patrol Inspector
Confined To Home

Z. II. Levi, senior patrol inspec-
tor, has been confined to his home
the past two days with slight
illness.
Border Patrol Chief ID. p. Gray,
Jr.. expects Inspector Levi TO be
back on duty Thursday afternoon
or Friday morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Texas Woman Dies

AUSTIN. Tex. Dec. l9.-tFl--
Mrs. Charles McKemy. 40, wife Of
the state labor commissioner, diedf
here today. The body win be taken
10 Denison for burial Besides her
husband. she is survived by one son.
Carter. Of Austin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19

ECIuIu LuGACNIlGlLts
This viii be the second time with
In recent weeks that the political
situation I'm HidalRc county has
been aired In federal court. Two
weeks ago. q federal grand jury at
Brownsville returned "a mo bill"
after hearing testimony OF leading
Hidalgo county citizens concerning
the much mooted election.
Left For San Antonio
After the hearing, Horowitz left
for San Antonio where he was 10
present evidence to a grand Jury
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19

GRAHAM. Tex. Dec. 19.-tF)-
Convicted or completely In the rob
berry OF the jefferson Hotel at Elec-
ira. Tom Shook, former Electra
police chief. was assessed five year
term in the penitentiary by jury
today. He was charged with rob-
berry with firearms.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Baker Announces Candidacy
For Next GubernatoriaI Race
Action Follows Report OF Further Probing
Hidalgo County Election Before
Houston Federal Jury

WASHINGTON Dec 1stFrhe Department Justice announced
today that the United States Attorney pre-
the federal jury gathered m a vesn
ton Of an Hidalgo county. Texas, election
The action taken comply with Nv citizens
whose not announced
The Hdago county election
jury at Brownsville but after the investigation the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
Pope Honors New Cardinals
Six Newly Created Officers Are Inducted Into
Sacred College Of Princes

VATICAN CITY 1s.tP-Pope today imposed
six newly created cardinals inducng
princes
The pont assisted In the held principally
soa hail. by Cardinal Gasparr cad
introduced the pontf
episcopal the pecoal the cadnae
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
LICHTFREEzE
FAILSTOHURT
VALLEYCROPS
Possible Frost Is Due
Tonight To End
Cold Wave

The first semblance OF ice IN
Brownsville made its appearance
Wednesday night or Thursday
morning. It was enough to cause
residents to cautiously stick out
their noses to test the ozone. but
1t was said that little damage was
done.
Another sample Of the same thing
is predicted for Thursday night.
with frost to add further sembl-
ance OF what the north calls win
ter. Valley Thermometers sported
around in the neighborhood OF 80
degrees in all parts Of the section.
Brownsville had 80 at both the
airport and the central weather
bureau downtown: Mission report
ed a low Of 81, Mercedes 30, Har-
lingen 80 and San Benito 81.
Valley citizens were frankly en-
Joying the novelty OF winterlsh
wt0tAGA d4A4 DA4SAlk SuIlollklG. ErdC~
tically no damage to either citrus
or vegetables will result, produce
dealers and shippers say, as there
are only the more hardy crops
such as cabbage and spinach now
In the fields. while the freeze has
not been heavy enough TO affect
citrus. either the fruit or the trees.
Some OF the more tender veget-
ables show the effects OF the cold
dry winds Wednesday, but not 50
much that they cannot easily re-
cover within a few days.
Real ice appeared in all sections
where water was exposed.
Clear weather. with frosts and
freezes Is predicted for Thursday
night, with sunshine and rising
temperatures Friday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-19
BAKER TO RUN FOR
GOVERNOR

On the heels or reporti out of
Austin 10 the effect that A. Y.
Baker would not again be a can
didate for sheriff. announcement
from San Antonio was received
at McAllen 90 the effect that
he would be q candidate for gov
ernor IN the coming election. NO
details OF his platform were an
nounced.