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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
AMERICAASKS
SINGLE GIANT
BATTLESHIP
u. S. Probably Would
Not Build, Only
Wants Right

LONDON. Feb. l0-tP)- The
American delegation to the naval
conference today made known their
hope Of being allowed to build one
new giant battleship as part Of the
American program Of establishing
naval parity with Great Britain.
1t would be Of the Rodney type,
that is, of $4,000 tons with sixteen
inch guns.
II Is the American suggestion that
four of its lesser capital ships be
strapped. instead of the three il
was planned originally to scrap,
and that the new giant supership
be authorized to bring the Amer
lean fleet to the high British STAN
dard, both fleets then to have fiji
teen battleshipS.
Want Privilege
The Americans added that the
United States probably would not
build this ship If the privilege is
granted to them. although they
wished the right to do so II desired.
Intense activity marked the naval
conference proceedings with the
opening Of the new week, which
promised TO be. the most important
seven days 1t has seen thus far.
The delegation heads met at St.
JameSs palace at 1880 a. m, while
the committee of experts continued
its discussion on global and categ-
orical tonnages.
To Call On Premier
This morning the committee dealt
with special ships which it had
been suggested should not be in
Guided in any scheme of tonnage
limitation. Secretary Stimson. head
OF the American delegation, plan
ned to confer with Premier Mac
Donald at No. 10 Downing Street
later in the day.
1t was learned that on American
suggestion no yardstick would be
applied in the way Of measuring
speed and armament in scrapping
ships. They would be dealt with OF
the basis Of size and age.
Root Idea Up Tuesday
It was understood that NJ to-
morrow's plenary session either
Premier Tardieu or George Ley
CUES. French minister Of marine,
would move a resolution TO replace
the Root convention for humaniz-
ing submarine activities which
France never ratified. 1t was stated
France would propose the human
iZing laws apply, not only to sub
marines. but equally to all classes
OF warships.
Neither Secretary Stimson nor
Prime Minister Macdonald have
any idea they will be able to sound
the death knell to the undersea
boat, but they intend TO leave no
doubt as to the attitude Of Amer
lea and Britain on the subject. II
thN are unable to abolish. they at
least want to draw the teeth of the
submarine so it will be left as in
offensive as possible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
Famed Mexican Scion
To Lecture Tonight

Rene Capistran Cara. famous
Mexican lawyer and orator. will
give a lecture 8 D. m. Monday at
the Immaculate Conception school
OF this city.
His address Is under the auspices
of the A. c. J. M. All Spanish
speaking youths are invited. it has
been announced. There Is no charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
in Favor of Mexican
Seasonal Laborers in Valley
immigration Restriction Would Result in
Serious Labor Shortage for Southwest
Says Federal Farm Board Chief

WASHINGTON. Feb. l0-tR-Chairman Legge OF the Federal Farm
Board, asserted today before the house immigration committee that
restriction OF Mexican immigration would result in a serious labor short
age in the agricultural southwest.
If Mexican labor cannot be obtained for growing vegetables and small
fruit crops, he said. the land will probably be devoted to cereals, OF
which the country now produces q very great excess, and on which We
are putting forth our best Iorts to try to curtail the acreage"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
Dry Law Investigation On
Cannon Cables From Spain That Proposed
Beer Rule is Unconstitutional

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1o-CF-Out Of the tumult prohibtSn has STIR
red up in the capitol. there emerged today a proposal for the senate
judiciary committee to investigate whether the dry laws have been en-
forced and if they can be.
His suggestion found a house judiciary subcommittee still engaged in
taking testimony on the recommendation Of the law enforcement COM
mission TO broaden the powers of the United States commissioners to
permit them to dispose Of casual offenders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
Wurzbach Seated

WASHINGTON. Feb. lO-lFl-
Harry M. Wurzbach. republican. to-
day was seated as representative
from the fourteenth Texas district
succeeding Augustus McCloskey. de-
mocrat. against whom Wurzbach
brought an election contest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
Retired Banker
Shows Paintings

SOUTH NORwALK Conn.
Feb. l0-(Pl-At the age of 95
Alden Solmans. retired banker,
i showing paintings at an ex-
hibition IN New York. He did
not take up art until he had
reached the age Of 90 years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
MILLION
BONDS ISSUED
Harlingen Water District Must Convert to
Allow Placing on Market; Baughn
Casts Only Dissenting Vote

With the sixth million dollars Of the read bond issued Monday morn
ing. the Cameron county road paving program is now in a position to "a
ahead-f the Harlingen Water district converts.
The sixth million was issued BY the county commissioners court Mon
day with all but j + Baughn OF the Harrington precinct voting aye
Judge . c. Dancy presented the resolution and J II. Bell made II into
the form Of q motion. A. y. Logan seconded the motion. It was then
voted upcn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
SLAYER Arrested

MUSHROOM, Mich. Feb. 10.-Pl
Arrested at his fathers instigna-
ton. Forest Weaver. g. was in jail
today. the confessed slayer Of Gladys
Echardt. 20. He shot her. dismem-
bered her body and buried II In
woods. It was found Saturday night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley =
Cluody 70 partly cloudy tonight and
Tuesday; not much change in tenn
peratuTe. Moderate northeast %
southeast winds on the west coast.
For East Texas: Cloudy and un-
settled tonight and Tuesday. pro-
badly rain in south portion, warm
er II extreme northwest portion t..
night; warmer ia north and west
portions Tuesday. Light TO fresh
northeriy 70 easterIy winds On the
coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
Cabbage Outlook Bright
Record Shipment Made Despite Lightest
January Holdings in Years
Especial to The Herald.l

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The slS per ton jump in the price of cabbage
during the last two weeks has resulted in the loading OF a record NUM-
Der OF cars in New York and Wisconsin in view of the light storage
holdings on January first Of this year. Not only have the two states
upset the dope on the actual carlot loadings, but it now looks S If they
will ship more cabbage this year with only $4,000 tons in storage than
they shipped last season with 10000 tons on hand.
Despite continued heavy shipments of old cabbage, the market for tie
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
Hughes Favored
WASHINGTO Feb.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l0.-P1-
The nomination Of Charles Evans
Hughes, to be chief justice was re-
ported favorably TO the senate to-
4&ay by the senate judiciary COM
Nrlittee by a vote Of 10 to 2.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10

new crop continues at Ugh Levels
that places 1t on a par with the
remainder of the crop in storage.
Big Season
A comparison Of the estimated
January first holdings with the
actual January loadings indicates a
season movement far beyond ire
shipments made last season. in
view Of the high prices now being
paid in the leading markets Il
would appear that the keep mas
been much better than usual and
that the growers are sweeping out
their storage houses and shipping
cabbage that III former years has
been thrown away or considered not
worth marketing.
With cabbage now selling at a
range Of S55 per ton compared with
$40 two weeks ago. n can realize
why the carlot shipments continue
in a record volume. While the
light crop in Texas and Florida has
had a certain effect on the price in
the terminal markets, it has en-
abled the growers in the south Il
realize fair prices while at the same
time it is giving the late cabbage
growers an opportunity to clean out
what at one time appeared like al
holdings Of the last three year:
Improbable deal.
Developments
A comparison of the old cabbage
with the actual shipments In 1927
and 1928 with the January ship.
ments on the 1929 crop shows some
interesting developments.
Storage stocks, Jan. !. 1927, New
York, $4,000 tons; carlot ship
ments after Jan. 1. 1884; carlo
shipments Jan. 1880. none. 1923
storage stocks Jan. /, 1000 tons
carlot shipments after Jan. !, g.
305; carlot shipments Jan. 1880
none. 1929. storage stocks Jan. ]
1900 tons; carlot shipments aftel
Jan. 1. none: carlot shipments Jan
i, 1851, Z,UbO.
Middlewest
Wisconsin-1927, storage stock!
Jan. ], $4,000 tons; carlot Shipment
after Jan. /. 946: carlot shipment
Jan. 1880. none; 1928, storage stocks
Jan. /. 10000 tons; carlot shipment
after Jan. /. 4l0; carlot Shipment
January. 1880. none. 1929. storag'
stocks Jan. l, $1,000 tons, carlo
shipments after Jan. !, none; car
lot shipments Jan. 1880. 678.
u. S.-l927. storage stocks Jan. !
211 600 tons: carlot S ipments afte'
Jan. !, 5, SIT. carlot shipments Jan
1880. none: 1923. storage stocks Jan
/, $4,000 tons; carlot shipments af
ter Jan. /. 2,911; CARROT shipment
Jan. /. $4,000 tons; carlot shipment
Continued on page p
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
Solons Not to Visit Valley
Letter to South Texas Chamber of Commercs
Says Committee Has Not Time

In answer to the many kilograms. which have been received by te
house committee on immigration asking that a visit be made 70 the val
ley by members of that committee, information has been received o. te
South Texas Chamber Of Commerce that the committee could not at
present spare the time for a visit to the Southwest
Albert Johnson, chairman Of the committee asked that those senolng
the kilograms be advised that the committee can not answer eacn mes
sage received because they Lave been so numerous.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
Bank Closes

MERKEL. Feb. 10.-tP-Th e
Farmers State bank Of Merkel fail
ed to open for business today. and
an announcement said It's assets
had been turned over TO the State
Banking Department
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
TWO BABY HnYS BURN

OROFINO. Idaho. Feb. l0-lP-
Two baby boys, left alone WhIf
their parents attended 4 party, were
burned 70 death at Jay-Pee. whal
the house caught fire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
mo CONVEYANCE"

TOKYO. Feb. l0.-(PG-A spokes-
man for the japanese foreign Of
flee emphasized today that depart
ment was convinced there was "ab-
solutely no connivance between
America and Great Britain prior TO
issuance of the American naval pro-
posals at London last Thurdsay."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
Two Die in Crash

MARDEN. Kent, Eng, Feb. 10.
@P-Two persons were killed near
here today when a passenger air.
plane from Paris came down and
caught fire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
RIVER FORECAST

There will be no material change
in the river during the next few
days.
Flcod Present 24-Hr. 2+-Er.
Stage Stage Ching. Rain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
TAFT RESTS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 10-(Pl-At-
pendants at the home Of William
Howard Taft said today the former
chief Justice had a very good uight'
and slept well.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
TIDE TABLE

High and low tide at Point Tsabc.
tomorrow. under normal metecrulo-
gical conditions:
High 4.I4 ~. IN
Low 1855 a. rl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
ENNIS FAILS TO OPEN

ENNIS, Feb. 10-P-The First
National bank of Ennis failed TO
open its doors for business today.
It's affairs we're placed in the hands
Of a national bank examiner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10

MondaV. FebruarY ION.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10

two hangers : the first to DO
built in the United States with such
O large span.
Trusses span 40 feet. and weigh
seven tons each. To further the
magnitude OF the task. 154 carloads
Of building materials were used in
the structures. including $50 tons
OF fabricated structural steel; 700
squares OF special corrugated iron
roofing and siding. and 500 yards
OF concrete for foundations and
floors.
The hangers are built TO with
stand pressure Of a 100 mile wind.
and are fireproof throughout.
Two hangers OF the same type
are being built in Miami, at the
Pan-American field there.
Proctor and Dudley are proud OF
their record with the hangers, as
well as with other building work in
Brownsville and the Valley.
Much building work Is now being
planned, and members OF the firm
are looking forward to q big year.
Proctor stated Saturday that they
now have in their office plans for
more work than they have ever had
on hand at any one time since CON-
ing to the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
No. 1873

Statistics show that since the war
more apartment buildings and fewer
residences have been erected. Some
experts claim that before long an
exodus from the apartment build
Ing to a specially designed resi-
dence wifi soon happen. A resi-
dence designed with this thought
In mind is here shown, wherein
a rather large and distinctive liv-
ing-room and a practical size bed
room, with bath conveniently near,
are the main features. The kitchen
and dining-alcove are small but
efficiently arranged. with ample
space for all requirements.
This sort OF an arrangement Is
ideal for the young married couple
as it is their own property and at
no greater expense than the cost OF
living in an apartment. Should
additional room be required In later
years. extra bedrooms on the sec
ond floor may be finished. The
bedroom on the first floor may
then become the dining room
should this be required.
The design OF this little cottage
is outstanding in its quaint indi-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10

An unusual piece OF construction
work has just been completed by
Proctor and Dudley, LEGAL ~contrac-
tors. in the new hangers built by
the Pan-American Anyways at the
international airport.
Ben v. Proctor. and Ike Dudley,
members Of the firm. are particular
ly proud of the achievement, not
only because 1t is a big piece OF
work for any but the larger con-
tracing firms, but because these
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10

Contract has just been let for a
residence TO be built In the new
Buena Vista development near the
coast for Mr.. and Mrs. N. J. Rit-
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ritter, who are now
residing in West Brownsville. come
here from Chicago. They plan to en-
ter the nursery business. and will
specialize in tropical and semi-trop-
ical fruits and plants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10

Soils and Drive Bros, addition to
store, Adams and Twelfth; brick and
tile, with plaster and sheetrock in
terror, $4,000.
Andres Cara Fernandez. Madi-
son. 4-room frame residence. $500.
E. S. Barrios, Adams, repairs and
new roof on residence. 500.
Eagle Pass Lumber Company,
Jackson, 1-room frame building, for
planning and woodworking, $500.
JoSefa @. Soils, Ringgold, two res
licences. Groom, frame, S400 each.
A. Dittmann- Polk and Taylor,
billboard, 500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10
BUILDERS AND HOME OWNERS PAGE
Local Building And Real
Estate NeWS of the Week

wood matching that OF the beds.
Against the wall opposite the win
dow on the left in a dressing table
draped in taffeta matching the bed
spreads.
Note the arrangement OF the pic
lures in the bed and table groupings.
The bi-symmetrical arrangement is
carried through by two pictures
framed alike, hung over the beds.
In the table grouping. a picture is
hung to one side instead Of in the
center Of the wall panel. and is bal
anced by the lamp set on the oppos-
tie side Of the desk, e<table.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10

The living room and dining
alcove are hoored with heavy oak
boards or random width. The fire.
place and living-room beamed cell
ing. OF course, are or unusual Nor
man design.
A 50-foot lot would give ample
space on either side and its cost
is estimated to be between $500
and $1,000. exclusive Of heating and
plumbing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10

viduality and would certainly
please the most critical. 1t would
be impossible TO express in words
the quaint nominees of the entry
way with its coat closet neatly
hidden behind the front door, heav-
lily beamed ceiling. loaded glass
window, arched opening 10 alcove.
and opening TO stairs leading to
the second floor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-10

Modern in type, Is a restful bed
room in the French treatment.
developed in the French treatment.
1t is simply, but handsomely fur
nished. without any effect OF over
decoration and is a theme that can
be easily copied both as to color and
grouping The color scheme Is IN
ros and green. The walls r in a
soft light tint of green, while the
taffeta window hangings and the
bed spreads are in rose. A taupe a r
pet overs the floor, and the otto
man, which Is part OF a chaise
lounge chair not shown in the
sketch. is in soft green a little dark
CT than the walls.
The window treatment is especi-
ally interesting for this type Of room
Two sets of draperies and glass cur
tains are used. The over Grapes are
of the rose taffeta caught back high
on the window frame, and allowed
to drop TO the floor. The under
Grapes are in rose and green printed
linen, which also drops TO the floor.
The glass curtains are Of cream net.
The woodwork Is in ivory. and the
furniture is in ivory and mahogany.
which makes a very pleasing COM
binaticn.
BIZ Symmetrical Grouping
Note the bi-symmeterical arrange
mentor grouping of the beds. which
are of ivory wood. and the way the
desk table is set out from the wall
in a position to get the light from
the window at the left. This table.
and the tiny table between the beds
are Of mahogany. The chair is also
of mahogany. Opposite the beds.
Against the wall opposite the win
show in the sketch. is an ivory chest
OF drawers with a mirror above, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
THE EVENING STORY
One of WOrld.F amOus Works of Literature

When the helmsman started putting
the helm down, I and the two men at
our helm fell fiat on deck and thus es-
capped being killed or wounded. Then,
suddenly, while the pirates were 20
yards from US, hooting and yelling, ]
raked their decks, fore and aft, with
shot and ball from my double-barreled
gun. Had thunderbolt fallen among
them they could not have been more
surprised. Doubtless many were
wounded, and probably some killed.
The whole crew, not fewer than 40 or
so men, disappeared in a marvellous
manner; sheltering themselves behind
the bulwarks or lying fiat on their
faces, They were SO completely taken
by surprise that the junk was left with
out helmSman; her sails tapped in
the wind; and, as we were still carry
ing all sail and keeping on our right
course, they were soon left q consider
able way aStern.
Another was now bearing down upon
us boldly, and commenced firing in the
same manner Having been so success
full with the first, paid no attention
close quarters. Watching their helm
as before, we sheltered ourselves as well
as we could. AS soon as they came
within 20 or 80 yards Of us gave
them the contents of both barrels,
raking their deck as before. This time
the helmSman fell and doubtless sew
eral were wounded. In minute or
two could see nothing but boards
and shields, which were held up by
the pirates to protect themselves from
my firing. Their junk went up in the
wind for want of helmsman and was
soon left some distance behind us.
The three other junks, as 1t hap
pened, were not armed, and could do
us no damage without the aid of the
first two. Indeed, they did not venture
any nearer; and. at last. much to my
satisfaction, the whole set Of them bore
away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
WESLEY IS APPOINTED
TO M'GROARTY POST.
Mellon Continues Policy of PromOt-
ing Men in Treasury Service
to Higher Places.

Continuing his policy of making serv-
ice promotions, Secretary of the Treas
ury Mellon has appointed Marvin
L. Wesley to be chief Of the division of
loans and currency of the Treasury
Department, succeeding C. M. Nc
Groarty, who died recently. The new
chief for some time has been serving
as ssistant chief, and now takes charge
OF this important branch of the Treas
ury housed in the Liberty Loan Build
ing, adjacent to the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing and comprising about
900 employees.
Mr.. Wesley comes from Georgia,
served in the Army in the Philippines,
entered the Treasury as clerk in 1908
and has worked his way up. He lives
at 1913 Maryland avenue southwest, and
IS married. The post of assistant chief
has been filled by promotion of A. E.
Wilson, manager of the surrender Sec
ton. which post, in turn, has been
f1lled by the promotion of J. F.
Macoughtry, who has been manager of
the securities section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

cellor of the university. who has re-
turned to his headquarters here from
4 western trip, where he got the relics
at Portland, Greg.
The mementos are cane and gavei,
made from rails split by Lincoln. The
rails had been carried in the Republican
convention which nominated Lincoln
for President. They were given bv
Lincoln to his friend Ira Haworth, and
carry silver plates engraved, From
Abraham Lincoln to Ira Haworth. !"
They were bequeathed to Haworth,s
sister, Mrs. Hanna M. Fisher, of Port
land, Greg, who refused many offers for
purchase, including one from Henry
Ford. She gave the cane and gavel to
DR., Hill, who has brought them to
Washington, and will take them to the
Lincoln Museum in Lincoln Memorial
University at Cumberland Gap, Tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

CTfis exploit is from an old book en-
titled adventures in China" 1t has the
subtle essence of real adventure, straight
forWaFaiy told.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
GROCER HURT IN CRASH.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DANVILLE, Va, February 13.-George
B.. Simpson, wholesale grocer, was in
jured near here when motor truck in
which he was riding was in collision
with an automobile loaded with to-
bacco.
He is in a local hospital and no
hope Is held for his recovery. Irwin
Williamson, an occupant Of the auto
mobile, was also injured. Weldon Lea
sustained minor bruises and cuts, but
Abe Oliver and Glen Reagan, other &C.
cupantS Of the car, escaped, as did O
companion of Mr.. Simpson.