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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
BREW BALKS
Officers Shift Tactics To
Dispose of Home Brew

The mezcal and tequila went
down easily, but the home brew
refuses to stay put.
In other words. the sheriff's de-
partment is having a hard time
disposing Of the home brew seized
BY 1t. Saturday the officers dumped
load after load of hard liquor into
a sink at the courthouse and broke
the bottles. This operation failed
TO work with the homebrew. Every
time the hammer fell on a bottle
of homebrew. the room was filled
with flying glass. The murky fluid
refused TO give up without a strug-
gle under that rough treatment.
so. nothing remains but 10 take
a half a day off and carefully pull
the cap OF each bottle. II will likely
be done some time this week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

Rainy weather kept fruit and
vegetable shipments tagging far be-
hind those Of the past season. fruit
movements totalling 887 car loads
Tuesday morning. as compared
with 1893 cars to the same date
last year. and vegetable shipments
% cars. against l66.
Shipments Tuesday we're IL cars
grapefruit and l mixed vegetables.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

gpnOtograpnS and records from the
New Mexico state penitentiary set
ting out that he served an 18-month
sentence in that state for obtaining
goods under false pretenses; that
ne escaped in April, 1927, as cap
tured in July, 1928, in Los Angeles,
finished his term, and was dis
charged IL April, 1929. New Mexi-
co authorities said he had been ar
rested under VARIOUS names in Mas
SachusettS, West Virginia, Missouri
and New York.
His arrival here several weeks
ago was followed by publication IN
West Texas newspapers OF classified
advertisements signed by Texas
Turkey Growers Association. Of
Breckenridge, San Antonio, Waco
and San Angelo" offering to buy
turkeys at II and Il cents and pc
cans at 9 cents. simultaneously
advertisements were running in the
newspapers Of the north offering
turkeys with 10 pounds Of pecans
with each for $3.50.
The case came TO the attention
Of L. II. WEIGH, district attorney
here, when kilograms began reaca-
ing the Breckenridge Chamber OF
Commerce asking If the company
were responsible. Investigation re-
vealed that about 200 money orders
mad been received in the postoffice
Tor the man. WEIGH said the man
after being questioned. refused to
claim the money orders and they
still are being held by the postmas-
ter.
plication to the secretary Of state
The man said he had made an
Tor a charter. He said he was or
ganizing a company and had made
arrangements with a produce house
70 handle his turkeys and that onlv
MS arrest rad prevented him carry
ing out all his promises.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Record Number Of
Homeseekers Here

Number Of h~omeseekers arriving
in m week reached what is believ-
ed 10 be a record for the new sea-
son Tuesday. with 100 additional
visitors bringing the total for the
week up TO 430.
Parties making up a total of $50
arrived in the Valley Monday. and
are spending the week here viewing
the territory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Unavoidable Crash
Injuries One Slightly

What was rermed bv traffic e.
ficers as an unavoidable acct
dent occurred near the country
club Monday night about 7 o'clock
when two cars collided and were
hurtled into the ditch in front Of
the Country Club filling station.
One woman was slightly injured
but none Of the others were hurt.
Both cars we're damaged. and
brought TO Brownsville for repair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Brownsville Opens
Red Cross Drive

The annual Red Cross drive FOR
funds started Monday. with 20 To-
cal women canvassing the city and
with permanent headquarters locat-
ed in the Cromack building on
Elizabeth street between Eleventh
and Twelfth.
Rev. r. 0. Macintosh is in
charge Of activities this year. and
1t was reported that first days
contributions we're highly satisfac-
tory.
The quota that has been set for
Brownsville is S $500. and the drive
is 10 continue for one week. termi-
mating Saturday midnight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

ports ana exports must De palQ II
gold.
The chamber Of commerce points
out that whereas eight years ago
the monetary stock of national gold
III Mexico amounted to 100000 G0
pesos, 1t is now only As, 900 pc
SOS. The silver peso at present Is
lower than it has been for many
years. and its price ave from
day 10 day making its value uncer-
tain and speculative.
Monterrey Center
The campaign is called a ma
tional prosperity drive by the
Monterrey chamber, which IS TAX
ing the initiative in solving the ma
tlonal panic. since the heart Of ma
tional industry is situated in Mon
terrey. The local organization j:
a branch Of the national cham
Der Of commerce. and is highly in
fluential in national economic
circles.
The drive will be conducted by
spreading propaganda in vast a.
mounts. The radio, newspapers
theaters, and public places will be
utilized to urge the public TO buy
| things produced in Mexico. Appea'
will be made Uo the patriotism OF
the people. and it will be pointed
out that the welfare CT each indi-
vidual may be bettered by boosting
national industry, thereby creating
7ore work and raising wage scales
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Mexican Tomato Crop Normal

Mexican west coast tomato acre
age IS estimated al about the same
as last year. according 10 a special
report received by telegram from a
representative Of the United States
Department Of Agriculture now
making a survey of truck crops in
Mexico. Copy Of this report has
been received in the Valley from @.
c. Clark Of Austin, U. S. depart
ment Of agriculture truck crop esti-
mator for Texas.
About so per cent of the Mexi-
car crop was planted BY Nov. 81"
the report continues. Early plant
ings are making good growth and
fields generally are In healthy
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Valley Man Injured
In Street Collision
Especial to Tho Herald.)

HARLINGEN, Nov. 16.-Aben Ar
rington. Fl. was knocked unconsci-
Gus about 1890 a. m. Tuesday when
the motorcycle on which he was
riding collided with a truck In
front Of the Plaza hotel here. He
was taken to the Valley Baptist
hospital in a Thompson ambulance.
The extent Of his injuries had not
been determined a short time after
the accident.
He is an employe Of the Humble
filling station here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

condition. There will be some stock
available for shipment in late No
vember and early December. but
bulk Of the movement will be after
January.
Rains Of Oct. % insured suffici-
ent water for irrigation water in
rivers. Acreage IS no indication If
volume Of movement. Shippers
and growers anticipate heavy Gull
ing since they believe the markets
will not handle inferior tomatoes.
They state that they do not load
unl--E ttn market warrants on ac-
count of the large cash investment
required to cross car into the
United States"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

! Housewives r requested by the
commission TO refuse handouts to
those coming to the house to ask
for them. but TO send them to the
central police station, where they
Will be given an opportunity TO 80
TO work. or be jailed as Migrants
and forced TO leave town.
Work Is Sought
In addition Il the other step, u
is likely that A. V. Logan, county
commissioner for the San Benito
precinct will be asked to use man
power in place Of machines on 'coun-
w projects IN the precinct whI--
ever possible.
The campaign is an outgrowth Of
a citizens meeting held recently,
al which a committee composed Of
the Rev. w. f.. Johnson, j. z. Bell
and Sam Robertson was appointed
to take the situation up with CRY
authorities. This committee will
continue to work with the commits
sion.
Many Drifters
San BenitO, in common with 9TH
er Valley towns. has been troubled
with many drifters coming in from
other sections. some actually in
search Of work, and large numbers
Of others who are thought to be
hunting handouts.
War on the latter will be a So
luton Of the problem. officials
think, while the offer OF Jobs II be-
ing made principally TO carry over
local workers until the harvest sea-
son gets under way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Arrest Ends Turkey Ads
Man of Many Aliases Held Following Probe
Of Turkey and Pecans for S1.5O

BRECKENRIDGE, Tex, Nov. lS-R-An extensive advertising cam
palsn for the purchase and sale of West Texas turkeys ana pecans, pit.
on here recently by a man said TO be widely-traveled and ALLEGED TO
have many aliases, has terminated in the promoters arrest.
Although no charges we're filed here, the man was being held for Los
Angeles, Calf, police on Geographic information that he is wanted there
on a felony charge.
The man protested he had committed no offense, but police received
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Judge Sought

II is likely that a special judge TO
take the place OF Judge 0. G. Dancy
will be named by the Cameron
county bar Wednesday.
Judge Dancy is in the east IN
connection with the sale OF county
bonds and will not be back for
some time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Pioneer Found Dead
In Palestine Ravine

PALESTINE, Tex. Nov. I8.-PD
Joe Melton, pioneer Anderson
county citizen, missing from his
home nine miles east OF Palestine
since Monday, was found dead to-
day in a ravine near his home.
An inquest verdict said death was
caused by natural causes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Mrs. Boole Named
To Head w. c. T. u.

HOUSTON. Nov. 10. -tPl-Mrs.
Ella "A. Boole OF Brooklyn. N. r..
was reelected president OF the Ma
tional Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union. In Seth annual conven-
ton here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Former Scion Dies

EVANSTON. Wyo.. Nov. i6.=F'
Former United States Senator
Clarence ID. Clark died at the home
OF his daughter. Mrs. j. RI. Holland
here today. He was 10 years old
and had been in falling health
for some time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Mexico Opens Home Campaign
Monterrey Center of Drive Against Buying
Imported Products to Boost Peso
BY JACK ~STARR-HUNT

MONTERREY. Mexico. Nov. 1s-Beleving that alienation OF Mexicos
existing economic depression can be effected BY curbng imports from
foreign countries, the Monterrey Chamber of Commerce has launched an
extensive buy native products campaign
II is the theory of the chamber that the low value of the national
silver money Is responsible for most Of the panic, and that excessive i'm
portation, causing a n unfavorabe balance of trade, is responsible for
the most part for tie silver money decline since the difference in i'm
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
BOOZE FLEET
LATEST AIR
INNOVATION
Indictment Charges
30 Planes Are
Operated

DETROIT, Nov. 18.-(Pl-Opera-
tons of two aerial smuggling syn
dictates whose air fleets brought
liquor and aliens from Canada TO
the United States, were revealed
today with the indictment Of ten
men by the federal grand jury.
According 10 information held by
the government, the syndicates OPP
Grated 80 planes for smuggling
liquor and aliens from Canada to
remote landing fields IN the United
States.
Although operations OF the syn
dicateS were confined for the most
part to the Detroit area, govern
ment investigators said that planes
landed contraband in the vicinity
of cities in Ohio, Indiana and ILL
nois.
How They Operated
Evidence on which the indict-
ments were based was obtained by
undercover agents who joined the
syndicates ana worked with the
smugglers for weeks.
Investigators reported that 1900
cases OF liquor cleared a single
Canadian airport in month at
he height of the operations, while
correspondingly large amounts were
sent into the air from ether fields
across the international line. The
planes operated by the smugglers
were capable Of carrying from Is to
40 cases Of liquor on a single hop.
Operators OF the smuggling syn
dicates kept up a continual game
OF hide and seek" with federal Of
ficors. Landing fields were changed
frequently and hidden storage
points were maintained at fields
where the planes landed their car
goes.
Twelve Planes Seized
The men indicted today included
TWO from Windsor, six from the
%downr!ver suburb of Ecorse ana
TWO who are Used with Detroit az
dresses. They were included among
the IS indicted by the grand jury in
a big conspiracy ease last spring
and today'S indictments were a re-
affirmation OF the earlier indicl-
ments.
Twelve Of the planes which the
syndicate IS alleged % nave used,
we're seized by government age.It>
during the past eight months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
Benito Acts
On Jobless Men
Work Sought for Jobless But Panhandlers
To Get Jail Sentence Decision
By City Commission
Especial to The Herald.)

DAN bENlIO' NOV. l6-Work Or jail was the sense Of a meeting Of
me city commission here Monday evening to consider the problem OF the
ooess inc Heaters. A practical program TO give jobs to those wanting
WORK, but unable 70 obtain II, and a vigorous campaign TO get rid Of
panhandlIs a outlined.
As te ihst step IN solution OF the problem the commission arranged
to give jobs to att least Is men at 81 a dy O various city projects grad
ing streets. cleaning vacant lots. and the like.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
m FOUND ON THE WIRES
~ 'by Inc Associated Press

AANAA GAt(S-N
HOLLYWOOD. Calif-Doug Fair
banks IS 70 Ne dethroned He Is
the best golfer Of filmdom. In
q few months the title will pass TO
a man named Jones.
NEW YORk-A minimum wage
of SIS a week for working girls is
favored by Mrs Franklin ID. Roose-
welt. wife OF the governor. In a
sreech she indicated her belief that
su-h an amount was necessary 70
spell the difference between a life
worth living and a drab existence.
RIADH. Kingdom Of the Hedijar
The modern ship Of the desert has
wheels. There are $500 automobiles
III :sfs kingdom in the heart Of
AraoA Four years ago there was
none. King Ion Saud bought The
first.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

THERE Is no extra work to be had
in the Lower Rio Grande VAL
ley.
This fact might well be broadcast
s1n an effort to check the DRIFT OF
me seeking work, mostly labor
erS, into this section Of the country.
The federal employment bureau
here reports many applications a
day and few jobs TO offer. Restaur-
ant men report several a day re-
questing food they are unable to
buy.
These men seeking work have
drifted into the Valley hearing the
general report that this section Is
prosperous. 1t is prosperous ccmpar-
ed to the remainder of the country,
but there is not a bit Of work that
cannot the cared for by labor al
ready here.
Sunshine Of the past few days is
giving a bit more employment 70
men already here. These have sur
fered some during the past few
weeks. The local slump Of employ
ment would soon clarity Itself if
the influx Of the outsider could De
stopped.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
RAILWAY CHIEF DIES

SACRAMENTO. Cal. Nov. Ia
LP,--fca- Van rttan, AZ. former
vice president Of the New York
Central Railroad. died here yes
terday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
TIDE TABLE

High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meteorol-
ogical conditions:
High ......... LOT a. m; AIT p. N.
Low ........ 1923 a. m; 1912 r. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

NIDS on the Port Isabel's $500, 900
81 worth Of bonds were to be OPEN
ed yesterday. II was said this
morning that several were received.
The meeting TO open the bids went
into executive session and at this
writing no report had been made.
Offers for these bonds constitute a
matter OF no little interest to show
the trend OF the present day Valley
bond market.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
partly cloudy tonight and Wed:
not much change In temperature.
Light TO moderate southerly winds
Oh the west coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
MISCELLANEOUS DATA

Sunset today ......s......... $40
Sunrise tomorrow .s.....yss.s 6.52
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
RIVER FORECAST

in the river during the next "a 70
az hours.
Flood Present 24-Hr. 2s-Hr.
Stage Stage Chang. Rain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

DRESS reports out OF Monterrey
are 20 The effect that a buy-it-
homemade campaign is being
II Dened there. This is an econola.7
owe in an attempt TO raise the
INalue Of the declining peso. II is
eAid that in the campaign special
reference is made to butter, eggs
and similar perishables, and manu-.
factured products easily obtained.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

The Merchant Is Insured
Rio Grande Valley Trust GO. tAdv.l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

matter OF no little interest to show
the trend OF the present day Valley
bond market.
DRESS reports out OF Monterrey
are 20 The effect that a buy-it-
homemade campaign is being
Dened there. This is an econoia.-
owe in an attempt To raise the
NAalue OF the declining peso. II is
Daid that IN the campaign special
reference is made to butter, eggs
and similar perishables, and manu-
factured products easily obtained.
GENERAL deer have been reported
4, killed al the opening OF the
season. but so far the turkey
shooters have been rather silent.
This Is the open season for mis-
taking companions for deer. Hunt
erS should keep their companions
in the field continually informed Of
their whereabouts. A CastorviIle
hunter was shot yesterday. The wa
some hunters fire at a moving OBJ
ject. men in the brush shouic
carry a great sign reading: Il am
not a deer" But even then some
hunter would bob UP with a dead
companion and the statement that
he thought the sign read: Il am a
deer.
THE Valley Winter Fair will
open Saturday. For weeks now
those directly interested. in
Guiding John T. Floore, OF both the
fair and the chamber OF commerce.
have been working to make II a
success. BY somewhat changing the
policy Of business at the fair, that
institution this year has an over
head Of expenses less than ever be-
fore. Most Of the attractions are OBJ
tanned on a percentage basis and
even the coronation ceremonies are
being staged with no expense re-
rponsibility attached. so far as the
\ ISOLATION is concerned. The fair
5 year should be a financial sue
= This being true. il will be
Ac.e than many another fair the
| 4ntry over has done this year.
MANY banks over the country are
i closing their doors. and some
business houses are following
suit. This, as was here said last
Sunday, IS to be expected and Is not
a matter for alarm. In fact. il was
expected.
MINATED Annie says that is
n n time can be glad that
u Is the other fellow who gets
the breaks.
IN about two more DAYS those With
garages Oh unpaved side streets
Will be able TO park their cars
inside That Is. If II does not rain
again In that time.
INFORMATION has been received
at this office that curing the
past year Arkansas raised a
watermelon that weighed 1872
pounds. The report was to the ef-
feet that we might inform ourselves
that Arkansas docs something once
in a while.
Oh boy. YOU bet your life! And
We pct they ate Il. They have not
yet discovered a fit drink 10 be
made out of watermelon.
ONE trouble about this Red Cross
u drive IS that they send around
such good looking ladies to ex-
tract the dollars. that a poor man
he's no. a chance 10 get away with
the n dollar he intended giving.
TOR your information. Harry
Friedman. Of auto repair fame.
after an exhaustive study. has
discovered that If YOU put only a
little gasoline in your cigar lighter.
the b'ame thing viii perform once
in a while.
IN FOUND ON THE WIRES
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18
in OUR
VALLEY
Bi c NJ EALi

THERE is no extra work to be had
in the Lower Rio Grande VAL
ley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

ONE trouble about this Red Cross
~ drive IS that they send around
such good looking ladies to ex-
tract the dollars. that a poor man
has no. a chance TO get away with
the n dollar he intended giving.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

IN about two mor days those with
garages on unpaved side streets
Will be able 10 park their cars
inside That IS. If II does not rain
again in that time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

ANIMATED Annie says that is
"A one time n can be glad that
u IS the other fellow who gets
the breaks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

MANY banks owe the country are
closing their doors, and some
business houses are following
suit. This, as was here said last
Sunday, IS to be expected and Is not
a matter for alarm. In fact, it was
expected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

Tor your information. Harry
Friedman. Of auto repair fame.
after an exhaustive study. has
discovered that If you put only a
little gasoline in your cigar lighter.
the blame thing Will perform once
in a while.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-18

past year Arkansas raised a
watermelon that weighed 1872
pounds The report was to the ef-
feet that we might inform ourselves
that Arkansas Goes something once
in a while.
Oh boy. YOU bet your life! And
We bet they ate Il. They have not
yet discovered a fit drink 10 be
made out of watermelon.
Evening star., 1930-06-23

WHY PAY MORE?
THE SORRENTO, 1898 18th st. NV.
The TR zf cIfFFSo1RN TSs65 ne Na 1883 Calvert St.
NO The The 81 sF0 PA6L, 5n isaa sH 18th st. NV
No. SIS rooms and bath. ..,...... $50. 90
No. 11-3 rooms and bath ............ $3.50
No. se1s rooms and nd bath. .......... $40. so
No els rooms and bath .......,... $3.50
THE LAMONT, 1927 Lamont 1t.
No. SIS rooms and bath. .......... .ST1. so
No 34-4 rooms and bath. ........... 500
No. 43-3 rooms and bath. ............. 40 90
THE CARLETON, 1741 Lanier Pl
No. 22-3 rooms and bath. ......-.. t42 so
No. 4s3s rooms and bath ~ :. - =. $40 90
THE INGLESIDE, 1851 Lamont st.
No, 20--4 rooms and bath. .......... SIS. 90
No. Is rooms and bath. ......,...... 42.50
THE PARKER, 1901 Park Rd.
No. sos rooms and bath. ......-... SIS. 90
THE BIRMINGHAM, 2611 Adams Mill Rd
No. 41-5 rooms, bath and porch S62. so
CHAS. E. TRIBBY, 914 Dist. Nat Bk. Bldg
Day ph.. Dist 477s; night PHI, Col. 6670.
3l7 10th St. NE.
Two rooms. kitchen, shower bath, dinet.
free Frigidaire, two exposures, $50 month.
1913 18th St NV.
Two rooms, kitchen, tile bath, elec. re-
trtgeration, front apt. exposures, $50
month. Resident manager on premises.
Evening star., 1930-06-23

And the woman?" asked Werper. "I shall sell
her in the north" replied the raider 1T is the
only way now. She should bring a good price"
The Belgian nodded. He was thinking rapidly. If
he could persuade Achmet Eek to send him in COM
mand of the party which took Lady Greystoke
north, it would give him the opportunity he craved
to make his escape. He knew that member of
zek's band was ever released voluntarily from Ach-
met Zek'S service If only he could get away, un-
scathed with the Jewels!