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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26

almost religious aspect.
The broad plain, bounded on the
south by q great lake. on the north
by rugged snow capped mountains,
on the east and west by two great
assures of volcanic formation cut
before the dawn of history, was dot
ted with many thousands Of people
who had come from far orner OF
the earth.
Today's ceremonial was unique
The Thingvellir choir chanted the
Icelandic national song. 20 God OF
Our Land" and many in the thou
sands on the plain took UP the re-
frain which seemed TO roll away tic
the MOUNTAINS IN a vast tide anc
echo among the snowy peaks.
Prime Minister Tryggvi Thorhals-
son introduced Christian, amid
great applause. When the king, who
stands six feet four inches, rose Go
the rock of the lawgivers. his figure
lowered tall above his Icelandic sub
jects.
Included in the vast throng OF
visitors were many Americans
whose birth or ancestry was Ice
landic. They watched with keen
pleasure the unfolding Of the i'm
pressive Jubilee celebration.
Divine Services
Crowds began arriving from Rey-
kiavik, IS miles away Owe twisting
mountain roads. early this morn
ing. The spectators halted at Al
mannagja rift. the western bound
airy or the Thingvellir plain Ex-
tending for five miles with perpen-
dicular cliffs rising In some places
(Continued on page ID
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26

Gin IS one Of the Oldest residents
OF the Valley. having come 70 the
county tw~enty-seven years ago from
Live Oak county. Exactly ten
years ago he terminated his service
as federal customs officer 70 ~
list rs candidate for sheriff on an
independent ticket against A. III.
Baker and other present incumb-
ents. Schiffbauer has been q men,
Der Of the board of directors OF the
McAllen water district for ten years.
-Four other candidates have also
announced for offices, Y. w. Lem
burg. McAllen, county clerk; Mrs.
n. O. Schaleben. Edinburg. tax COL
lector. T.. Tarpley, E%dinburg, also
for tax collector, and r.. ID. Combs,
Edinburg. justice of the peace OF
that precinct. Lemburg was defeat
ed when running for clerk on in
dependent ticket in the 1923 cleo
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Thief Shoots
Officers. Escapes

WASHINGTON, Ia, June 26-
P-Sheriff Fred Sweet Of WASH
irgton county and night Marshal
Aaron Bailey were shot and killed
cary today by an automobile thief
they had arrested. The thief was
taken to Sheriff Sweets office and
questioned When the sheriff start
ad to search him preparatory TO
locking him up. the prison threw
him aside. drew a pistol and shot
Marshal Bailey dead. He then
emptied the weapon at the sheriff.
four bullets striking the body and
a fifth entering the eye.
TIE thief avoided another Of
ficer who shot at him as he fled.
He stole another car and drove out
or town.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
DAN AWAITED
IN SETTLING
BADGER ROW
Reliable Source Of
Information On
Valley Asked

CORPUS CHRISTI. June 26.-tPl
Decision Of Governor Dan Moody
was awaited today on the recon-
mendation Of the committees Of
Texas and Wisconsin business men
who have been touring the Lower
Rio GTande Valley that a reliable"
source Of information be created to
which regulatory bodies could turn
for advice.
The two committees issued a
statement containing this recon-
mendation, in an effort to compose
differences between the two states
arising out Of sale OF Valley lands
by real estate firms operating In
Wisconsin.
In the statement signed by all
members of both committees. IL was
declared that "a personal inveSti-
cation Of the agricultural develop
ment Of Rio Grande Valley lands
has indicated clearly that the re-
markable growth and progress OF
this area has been o~ccasioned by
the existence OF natural resources
OF climate and soil Of an unusul
character and that the basic agri-
cultural soundness Of these lands
seems apparent"
Nevertheless, the statement con-
tinued, because Of improper rep
resentation" in the past where such
unusual conditions" have existed.
the committee deemed 1t wise to
create a reliable source Of informa-
ton to which regulatory bodies out
side the state might turn to in con-
sidering applications for license to
sell real estate in their states.
The statement concluded by say
ing the Texas committee disap-
proved any action intended TO pro-
woke a boycott of Wisconsin insti-
tutions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Secretary Predicts
Big Valley Trade

Brownsville will be one or the
greatest of Texas ports. predicts the
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
fl a letter to the local chamber
Thursday.
The letter. written by Porter
Whaley. general manager. con
graduates the city on the manner
in which Ii obtained port faciIi-
ties.
There Is no reason why q great
port should ont be built in Browns
vile. and you have our best wishes"
concludes Mr.. Whaley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Griffin StIIl Fighting

Gordon Griffin, when called by
The Brownsville Herald today and
informed OF the action or the su-
preme court, said the fight is by no
means over.
"Of course we will know more
about what to do when we receive
the opinion. but at present Id ap-
pears it Will be either an election
contest or q suit for the office.
Mr.. Griffin did not know that his
appeal had been Overruled until ad-
vsed In the call He expects 90 an
nounce within a few days his next
step i'm an attempt to be seated III
the office he claims he was elected
Ia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. June 26-
Thames Kiball Vardman so,
governor Of Mississippi and pic
turecque figure In the United States
senate during the World War
period. died here yesterday.
Mr. VarGaman who became known
in the senate as the White Chief
because Of his custom OF wearing
white clothing in contrast to his
flowing hair, succumbed 10 an i'll
ness Of nearly five years which fol-
lowed q nervous collapse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Bank at Brentwood
Fails to Open Door

BROWNWOOD. June 26.-tP-
The Brentwood State bank. Of
which Q. C. Walker is president,
failed to open for business today.
Officials stated that unusually
heavy Withdrawals the past week.
and especially yesterday. prompted
the directors to close the bank. The
bank was nine years old and had
capital and surplus Of 6 1000. A
plan for paying depositors will be
worked out at a stockholders meet
ing to be held soon, officials an
nounced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Lad Takes Coaster
For 25-Mile Trip

TACOMA, Wash, June 26-P-
"A patrolman found Bunny RooSer,
q, wheeling along the streets OF
Tacoma On his coaster wagon late
las night. Inquiry revealed he had
strayed from his home IN South
Prairie. Is miles away. Bunny in
sisted he made the trip pulling the
wager. up hills and coasting down.
He went home in the family auto
mobile
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Harrington Election
Nav Favor Airport

tSnecial 10 The Herald
HLRLINGEN June 26.-With the
airport bond election less than
thee weeks of July IS, advocates
% the project are confident IL will
be approved by a large majority.
No outspoken opposition has been
heard TO date and airport enthu-
stasts are certain none will develop.
Under present plans no time will
be lost in purchasing land for the
airport as soon as money Is avail
able from the bonds.
The most active hackers OF the
ENTERPRISE believe a modern land
inc field and hangers will attract
much passenger and freight bust
ness TO this city. They expect an
air school 70 be started and a big
in;rease IN winter tourist BY air.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
TWO INJURED
IN HIGHWAY
auto CRASH
Mercedes Men Taken
To Hospital For
Treatment

Two Mercedes men were rushed
to the Mercy hospital wednesday
night as a result Of an automobile
accident that occurred south Of o.
mite, near the Oklahoma service
station, at 7:30 o'clock.
H.. j.. Riesterer, Mercedes, driver
of n Of the cars. and Ben Drews.
passenger in the same automobile,
were injured after Riesterer'S car
had collided with one driven by w.
w. Patty, farmer residing near Oh
mito. Both cars turned over sew
eral times, II Is said, and the large
touring car owned by the Mercedes
man was practically demolished.
Hospital authorities said Thurs
day morning that although Mr..
Drews was suffering. he passed a
satisfactory night. 1t was neces-
sary to take many stitches in a cut
in his side. which bled p~rofusely
before he could obtain medical aid.
Thursday morning doctors x-rayed
his chest, which vas thought 10
have been crushed. The result OF
the x-ray is not yet known.
Mr.. Riesterer was released from
the hospital late wednesday night
after treatment. and returned to
Mercedes. Mr.. Patty. the local man,
was not seriously injured, suffering
minor bruises and cuts.
Ii Is said that the Mercedes car
was driving towards San Benito at
the time Of the accident. and that
the Patty car suddenly entered
the highway. continued TO Browns
Vile along the highway for a hun
dred yards. end then abruptly turn
ed off the highway again.
The Patty a was a long touring
car with o truck body in the rear.
Mr.. Drew and Mr.. Riesterer are
well known Mercedes business men
and were in Brownsville Wecres-
day on business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Submerged Land For
Sale ait 10c Acre

AUSTIN, June 26.-The land Of
flee has advertised for sale. August
I. leases on 4,570 acres or submerged
lands In NueceS Bay. eight miles
southeast of Corpus Christi.
The leases will be sold on the
basis OF 10 cents per acre. plus the
highest cash bonus. The state IN 90
get one-eighth the Gil or gas pro-
duced. Rental on the land will he
% cents the second year, so cents
the third and Sl I'M subsequent years
until the leases ARE developed.
The submerged land Is located in
surveys 684. 500. 694. 706, TO, T23.
745 and TAG. Nueces BAY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Sterling on Stump;
Makes Nine Speeches

HOUSTON. June 26.LP7-On the
second day Of a Speaking tour of
East Texas. r. S. Sterling Of Hous-
ton. gubernatorial candidate. Is
scheduled TO address crowds at JEFF
ferson. Linden. Atlanta and Tex
arkana, speaking in Texarkana to-
night.
Yesterday he started from his
home In Houston on his first po-
litical campaign tour. Before the
close Of the day, he had made nine
speeches. carving his campaign 10
Buna. Kirbyville. Jasper, San Aug
Justine. Center. Tenaha. Carthage.
Beckville. and Marshall. Several
Of the stops were impromptu.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Commission to Hear
Views on Paving
Especial TO Tine HeraId1

Especial 70 The Herald.)
HARLINGEN. June 26.-The reg
ular meeting OF the city commits
sion has been postponed from to-
night until Friday evening. II viii
be held aS "a formal opportunity
for any citizens TO voice COMPLAINT
against the paving program adopted
for Tenth street. which viii be put
into operation shortly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Woman Spanked

HANFORD, Calf, June 26.@Fl-
Don't spank strange women. even
those who drive automobiles, Is the
moral John Sorder. oil worker,
cleaned from a 3O-day jail sentence
imposed upon him.
Sorder's car brushed tenders re-
Gently with one driven by Mrs.
Merle Fitting OF San Francisco.
Sorder chased her. dragged her
from her automobile, turned her
over his knee and spanked her.
After his arrest he said he had been
shell shocked.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Willacy Transferred
To Brownsville Area

WASHINGTON. June 26-tPl-
President Hoover today signed the
bill TO transfer Willacy county.
Tex, from the Corpus Christi divi-
sion of the Southern District Of
Texas TO the Brownsville division.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Houstonian Denied
Bond In Killing

HOUSTON, June 26-tF-Perry
Simmons, rs. remained in jail to-
day without bond. under charges
OF murder in the fatal shooting OF
John w. Jeanes, Houston lumber
man. Jeanes was shot Sunday when
ne interviewed IN a fight, Arthur
Jeares, : brother. told authorities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Iceland Gathers at Sinai
People Of Far North Gather to Make Laws
Since Christ of South Ousted Thor

THINGvELLIR. Iceland. June 26-P-ChrBian, King OF Iceland to-
day opened the 1890 session Of the Icelandc Ahng at the very spot where
n thousand years ago this oldest parliament in the world first was
convened.
King Christian stood upon a huge rock in the middle Of the Plain Of
ThingveIr where Grim Goatbeard, the lawgfver, in ancient days, rected
from memory the entire code Of Icelandc Law.
The ceremonies today were simple as Of old, 50 simple as to obtain AZ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Auto Chief Dies

INDIANAPOLIS. June 26. ~
Harry G. Stutz. So. widely known
automobile designer and manufac-
turer. died here today from complI-
cations which followed an opera
ton for appendicitis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Hidalgo Candidates Thicker
Second Announcement to Gain Office Held
BY Baker So Long Is Made
Especial 70 The Herald.D

McALLEN, June 26-Tom Gill OF Mission today announced he would
be a candidate for sheriff Of Hdalgo county subject TO action " dele
gates to the Good Government party convention.
With ellis announcement came that of H. r. Schiffbauer for commits
sioner from McAnen precinct. These mb.e the third and fourth an
nouncements Of Good Government League candidates in two days. r. "a
Freeland and T. G. Murrow OF McAlen having made their announce
ments yesterday for sheriff and commissioner resnectirelv-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Dallas Fair Plans
100000 Stadium

DALLAS June 26-P-Directors
OF the Stat Fair association today
contracted for the construction of
a $500. 900 stadium Of 5000 capacity
on the fair grounds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
War Torn Mexico Flames
With Revolt In Chihuahua
Shooting Opens When Governor Francisco
Is Impeached; Juarez Is Capital

Ell PASO. Tex, June 2e-QP-Two men claimed authority to rule the
state OF Chihuahua, Mexico. today as the result OF a political disturbance
which led to the impeachment Of Governor Francisco Armada and the
Staying OF Gabriel Jiminez, chief Of state police, yesterday.
Governor Armada sought to rule the state from Juarez where he fled
by aHpane yesterday after impeachment by the Chamber Of Deputies on
charges Of misconduct brought by followers Of Manuel Prteto, candidate
for governor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26

Governor Armada. the impeachment
session and the Inauguration OF Es-
trada as provisional governor.
The correspondent Of e. Cont
mental, Spanish language paper pub
lished in ri Paso. last night sent q
written account by airplane mes
senger. saying telegraph censorship
had been established IN Chihuahua
city.
Deputies Shot
Nine members OF the legislature
were present. he said, among them
two deputies. Valente Chacon Baca
and Virgilio CasSalle, who were i'm
peached several months ago.
While the charges against Armada
we're being read, the correspondent
said, a group OF men headed by
Gabriel JimineZ. chief of state po-
lice, came through the corridor OF
the palace and began shooting at the
deputies. During the exchange OF
shots. Jiminez was shot IN the head
and killed almost instantly. Several
OtnerS we're injured.
This account stated that when thu
shooting started, General EulogiC
Ortiz. chief Of military operations
in the state of Chihuahua was In
his office in the right wing Of the
palace and Immediately rushed Ia
the deputies chamber. giving orders
for troops in the barracks to help
establish order.
After order was restored, the cor
respondents account said. the dep.
uties continued their discussion o.
the charges against Governor AL
mada. voted to impeach him and
installed Manuel Jesus Estrada al
governor, administering the oath Of
office TO him.
Six Wounded
Enrique Soto Pembert, an engi-
neer who reached FL Paso by plane
last night from Chihuahua city. de-
clared to the newspaper FL Cont
mental that a group OF deputies leo
by Deputy Carlos Enriquez, enemies
Of Governor Armada. entered the
council chamber yesterday while q
group of deputies and employees
friendly to Armada we're holding a
conference, and started shooting.
Enriquez. he said, was wounded.
Ambulances took away at least si1
wounded, the engineer asserted. Foul
hundred men Of the National Rev
dictionary party presented them
selves to Governor Armada in Juar-
ez and offered their services to him
w. M. Sem, secretary Of state,
and Undersecretary Ignacio Chavez
Franco were reported as having been
arrested.
Armada. IN JuareZ. claimed the
impeachment session and inaugura-
ton Of Estrada was illegal because
he said there was not a quorum o.
deputies present. He blamed Gen.
eral Eulogio Ortiz for the coup
against the Armada administration
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26

And they say
the Older you get
the greater that
feeling. You 60
away and you
have a good time.
Then you make a
long drive home
and arrive all tir-
ed and worn.
Somehow the lit
tie cottage. or the
big mansion. OF
your own seems
the best after all,
One OF Z Il c
-wr-na feet ~-wAhrryr- Z
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
IN OUR
VALLEY
BY c. vi. HALL

HOW ABOUT IT?
New York today has a deli
cate and trigid beauty; Its in
credible new buildings resemble
icicles that. by some topsy-turvy
erchantment, point their needles
into the sky"
Richmond Barrett. author
Unemployment Is too vital and
serious TO our people to be made
the subject Of political con-
t%roversy."
Secretary OF Labor Davis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26

MEXICO CITY, June 26-CR
Dispatches from Chihuahua
today said insurgents still were
IN contrc. OF the state palace
and had elected Manuel ]. Es-
trada governor.
Estrada sent messages 70 the
president and minister Of the
interior announcing the coup.
President Ortiz Rubio gave
orders TO the military 10 restore
order at once. III is expected
that Governor Armada will re-
turn from JuareZ today or to-
morrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26

i. At Chihuahua City Manuel Jesus
Estrada a Prieto partisan. was act
ing as governor by virtue Of au-
thority conferred upon him by the
chamber after it had deposed Al
mazda.
Conflicting reports emanated
from the capital concerning the
Staying OF Jiminel, the flight Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
Bank Fails

CINCINNATI. June 26-F-The
Brotherhood Of Railway Clerks Ma
.iol.al bank failed TO open for bus
mess today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Partly cloudy TO unsettled tonight
and Friday.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy to
unsettled tonight and Friday: pos
sibly local thundershowers this af-
ternoon or tonight In the northeast
portion.
Light 10 moderate winds on the
coast, mostly southerly.
RIVER FORECAST
The river will continue 90 fall
slowly practically all along during
the next few DAYS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26

ALREADY the business effect Of
n the passage OF the rivers and
harbors bill BY both the senate
and the house Is being felt IN the
Valley.
Reports up and down Elizabeth
street, and this IS said TO apply 70
the Main Stem Of the Valley, are
to the effect that bids on real es-
tate are beginning to be heard. This
il IS Sid. consists mostly Of invest
ments by the homefolk. Many deals
have probably been held pending
awaiting formal action on the ap-
preparation which will give the VAL
ley a deep-water port. The major
ity Of these will now be consumated.
When President Hoover signs the
bill and sends the pen down to
Brownsville a real furry will pro-
baby follow.
THERE Is a squash contest down
In the Valley. They have been
recently bringing in samples Of
the vegetable which rival in size
the watermelon. Rio Hondo boasts
Of growing specimens that II takes
more than 2 boy to harvest.
The latest TO issue a challenge TO
SQUASH growers Is Fred Latham, Of
potato association fame. Fred said
they have all made him mad over
this squash business, and he wants
to show a real squash. He brought
it in. It tips the scales at 81 pounds
and MI. Latham adds that he has
sone still on the vine that promise
to be larger than that. The one he
exhibited looked like some pump
kins."
There Is no telling what this VAL
ley will do, as Wisconsin says.
MINATED Annie says she IS be-
~ ginning to doubt whether 1t IS
- true that I'VE can't have every
thing"
(WHICH reminds Us that IN these
y wv vacation days. that II is a
mighty fine thing 10 leave home.
but somehow il seem 50 much more
- N-nwf
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has before IL today is not TO let the
picture show. the golf course. the
dance hall. or what have YOU. usurp
the place Of the family fireside.
A RECENT summary Of the crime
~ situation in America points 70
- crooked attorneys, crooked pro-
fessional bondsmen. a crooked jury
man. crooked householders. Gliding
criminals) and lodging Of Jury SER
vice BY representative business men
as being az the bottom OF the thing.
Booze rings have probably done
more than any other u thing 10
open the way to bribery and graft.
It has placed in the hands OF other
wise shiftless and criminally inclin-
ed men big automobiles and more
wealth than they have ever dreamed
they would possess.
But the American people today
are still far bigger and stronger than
these so-called gangs. and some day
they will get stirred up and what
a house cleaning there will be.
Some one, long ago, compared the
American people 70 a glass Of beer
Froth on top. dregs at the bottom.
but sound in the middle.
Attest reports on the Point Isa-
bel picnic declare that Congress
man John Garner will attend
the port celebration planned there
on the DAYS Immediately around the
Glorious Fourth.
There are two big picnics planned
for that day. McAllen an1 Point
Isabel. Both point toward being
big affairs.
vIYHTLE the remainder Of the
wv country swelters. and such cities
w as Chicago report a dozen or
more dying in one day from the
heat. Valley people 60 out and play
golf in the middle OF the day. Who
said the Valley is a winter resort?
THE Valley is a winter and summer
resort. And since thinking il over.
We believe you could add spring and
summer to that combination.
FOUND ON THE WIRES
MONTREAL - Mrs. j. Dewey So
IVA e u 10 iCdNC ANAb MlbLllA W
ii4 be a medical missionary for two
a to the Eskimos at Lake Har-
Dor in Hudson Strait. while her
husband does scientific work there
for the government. They will re-
reive one mail while in the north.
PARIS - The girls are wearing
fine O with Leo Mazatti, whose
girl Tilted him when she read 2
6atenr medicine nd illustrated with
his picture. he recovered $500 in
court from the advertiser for misuse
~ his name and he and the young
lady made up
LIVERPOOL - Lord Derby has
Lold the Chamber OF Commerce he
Earned something on his recent Wis
To the United States. He had
Thought the chief topic Of discus
Rior there was money. 1T was not"
~ explained. 1T was prohibition and
how to avoid il
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26
RIVER FORECAST
TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide enc Point Isabel
tomorrow, under normal n~1eteuroi-
ogical conditions:
HlBn o.lU a. IT.
Low lU-4l p- Ml~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26

Insurance VIII Pay For III
Rio Grnade valley Trust Co.--Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-26

has before il today is not to let the
picture show, the golf course. the
dance hall. or what have you. usurp
the place Of the family fireside.