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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
BILL WILL
FOLLOW TARIFF
Vote May Not Be Reached
For More Weeks;
No Shoals Bill

WASHINGTON, May 3o-tR-
Once the tariff is out Of the way,
the senate will tackle the $780, 00.-
COO rivers and harbors legislation
which already has the approval OF
the house. Some sharp controversies
remain 10 be smoothed over before
this bill can get senate approval
but It's proponents are confident Of
quick passage.
Veterans relief legislation also
has been accorded privileged status
in the senate and it will follow
disposition Of the rivers and harbors
work
Small hope Is entertained for
final action az this session on the
Muscle Shoals measures in view OF
tire conflicting bills OF the senate
and house.
Confident OF final approval OF
the tariff bill within two weeks.
republican congressional leaders
have tentatively set June 20 for the
adjournment Of congress.
The special session for considera-
ton of the London naval limitations
treaty viii follow Immediately. and
there Is a belief in the senate that
this can be disposed or by July a.
"A rough road still lies ahead for
the long pending tariff measure.
The compromise finally agreed upon
bv senate and house ~conferees not
only faces new points OF order
which may force additional con-
ferences. but its advocates agree
that the votes for passage in the
senate are little more than a ma
Jority.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
BOBBY COMES
FROM BEHIND,
BEATS VOICT
Match Won on 18th
Hole After Long
Hard Battle

ST. ANDREWS. Scotland. May
30-F9-Bobby Jones advanced to
the final OF the British amateur
golf championship this afternoon
by eliminating George voigt. n
UP.
The open champion Of the United
States had to come from behind to
win from his fellow countryman.
Jones was two down at the 18th,
reduced his opponents lead to one
with a birdie four at the 14th and
squared the match at the 10th with
a par four when Voigt was trapped
and took five.
18th Halved
The seventeenth was halyed In
birdie tours, and then Jones won
the 18th to take the match and
leave only one match standing be-
tween him and the one major
championship he never has been
able to win.
Jones opponent in the final to-
morrow. at 36 holes, will be Roger
Wethered, former British amateur
champion and, like Jones, captain
Of this years Walker cup team.
Wethered won his way to the final
by defeating Lister Hartley. two
up and n to play
Jones, battle with Volgt was as
fierce and intense as his previous
duels with Tolley and Johnston.
Stroke For Stroke
To the turn 1t was stroke for
stroke, each one over par for the
first nine holes and each winning
two holes. Jones had the advantage
in distance from the tee, but Voigt's
putter levelled the score on the
greens.
voigt tool the lead for the first
time al the 18th hole and increased
Ii to two at the 18th. The big gal
lery seemed stunned at the 18th
when Bobby sliced his tee shot and
then committed an error. st. An
drews hardly believed him capable
Of completely fluffing a short
mashie approach. He holed a II foot
putt, but 1t was too late for Voigt
holed one from half the distance
to win the hole. Jones lapses ended
there and az the next hole 10 was
Voigt'S time to 20 to pieces under
the terrific strain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Workmen Injured AS
Oil Barrel Explodes

MONROE. Mich, May 30.-Rl-
Explosion Of a barrel Of burning
I~ubricating oil in the Newton Steel
Company's plant today injured ten
workmen. one Of them seriously.
Six Of those hurt were taken To
hospitals for treatment
Fire started I'm the barrel frouM
an undetermined ause. WorkrnHm
saw flames coming from IN ar&
called the fire department The
firemen were unable to reach the
blaze with their chemical line and
attempted to lengthen the lima
when the explosion occurred.
r. E. Walker was the most
seriously injured. IT,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Car Bonbings Break
New Orleans Quiet

NEW ORLEANS, May 3o-Pl-
Two street car bombings, occurring
almost simultaneously in different
sections Of the city, broke a two
months period OF quiet last night
and brought to more than rs the
number Of trolley cars dynamited
since a Garments strike last July.
Passengers and crews escaped in
jury.
The first bombing damaged a
car near the riverfront. on Howard
avenue between Tchoupitoulas and
Poe streets. Explosives placed be-
tween the rails tore out floor boards
and hurled them through the car
roof, s%hattering glass and causing
other damage.
A few minutes later IN an ex-
elusive residential section. a Pry-
tania car was similarly bombed and
damaged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30

MatamOrOS.
The business district remembered
the occasion by placing the colors
in conspicuous places. A number
Of institutions, notably public Of
fees, were closed for the day.
A large parade. headed by the
Twelfth cavalry band, moved out
Of Fort Brown at $50 a. m. march
ing through the business district
to the Old City cemetery. The
band was Immediately followed BY
a firing squad Of the same organi-
cation. The United Spanish Wal
veterans. American Legion. Boy
Scouts. Ladies auxiliaries. and dis
abIed veterans followed in order.
Vets Step Briskly
With the band playing military
marches. the veterans stepped along
in a brink style that bespoke Of their
service under the colors.
The streets were thrcnged with
crowds as the parade swung along
through the business district. "A
large portion OF the crowd follow
cd the parade to the cemetery where
the services were held az the grave
side OF r. z. Sandborn. Civil War
veteran who died here recently. He
was the last soldier to be buried in
this city.
The ceremonies were opened with
the Spanish War veterans followed
a prayer by Chaplain Caldwell Of
the Spanish war veterans followed
by decoration Of the grave.
w. w. Ball Speaks
When placing the floral tribute
on the grave. w. w. Ball. past CON-
mander OF the Spanish War veter-
ans acting as officer Of the day. said:
In your name. comrades Of the
United Spanish veterans and the
American Legion, / place these men,
orial flowers upon this grave. which
represents the final resting place Of
all the dead who served with us in
the sacred cause OF liberty. Their
graves r widely separated. but
wherever these comrades may be
laid to rest, they are one in u
thoughts today as they were one in
service and comradeship with us"
Following appropriate music by
the band, Judge William S. West
made an address. He outlined the
meaning of the occasion and paid
tribute to all organizations partici-
pating in the Memorial Day SER
vices over the United States.
Closing the ceremony, three volleys
were fired W. the grave and taps
was blown by q bugler from the
Twelfth Cavalry.
Later in the day. cannonS reared
their tribute at Fort Brown. Twenty
one guns were fired at noon when
the flag was raised from half staff
to full staff. The colors hung at
half staff from reveilie.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Lobbyists Played AS
Simple Parasites

WASHINGTON, May 30.-lPl-
An assertion that most Washing
ton Lobbyists are simple parasites
preying upon the public" was made
today by chairman Caraway Of the
Senate Lobby Committee in a re-
view Of the accomplishments Of the
committees seven-month investi-
cation.
AS the life of the committee
neared an end, Caarway told news
papermen that the vast majority
Of the lobbyists are simply taking
advantages Of the "cupidity or
desires OF individuals and groups
away from Washington"
They serve no useful purpose"
he asserted. adding that II the pu-
bic has followed the investiga-
ton II will refrain from support
ing these utterly disreputable and
selfish interests"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
RURAL BUSINESS.
MEN HONORED
Kiwanians Hosts to Many
Growers of County;
Progress Praised

With their friends OF Brownsville
rural sections as guests, the local
Kiwanians Thursday night enter
tanned with q banquet at FL Jardin
hotel, about rs members and guests
being in attendance. Entertainment
for the evening was presented by
Joe Crixell's orchestra and Val
Martinez, artist, singing American
and Spanish songs.
In a brief business session T. c.
Toothman was elected delegate to
the national Kiwanis convention to
be held in June at Atlantic City.
Harry L. Faux, organizer of the
Brownsville Kiwanis club five years
ago, was first speaker on the pro-
gram. He told OF the origin or
Kiwanis at Detroit In 1916. compar-
ing with its present membership Of
more than 100 900 in the u. 5. and
Canada. The local clubs activities
in civic projects were stressed by
the speaker. its part in assisting in
putting over the $4,000, 900 Gamer
on county road bond issue. pro-
noting city street lighting. refund
of taxes for flood control, furnish
irg a room at Mercy Hospital,
street naming. and fighting strong
ly for the airport and the present
port bond election.
Farm Advancement
The advancement OF the farming
industry In Cameron county was
pictured by Henry AlSmeyer. county
agent, who. he said, has watched
the development Of agriculture in
the county from shallow tilling TO
the present use OF tractors and
deeper tillage, which is improving
the land in yield and quality. For
the upkeep Of the fertility Of the
soil and its present productiveneSs,
Mr.. AlSmeyer advocated the use
OF legumes and other fertilizers.
Poultry industry Is on the in
crease over the county, according
to the county agent. He cited sew
eral cases In which one hen has
given returns Of 81 to sl.66 in profits
IN a year, and said that eggs can
be produced at i3c per dozen for
feed. he commended the county
commissioners for their action In
installing dipping watts for eradica-
ton OF ticks. as a material aid TO
the dairy industry.
Mr.. Alsmeyer also touched on
rural club work among the farm
CONTINUED on page 10
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
VaLey Lures Resort Crowds
Away From Other Sections

When one summer resort begins
stealing residents OF another sum-
mer resort. it usually mean that
the first resort has something that
the other lacks.
And the Valley is robbing Calf
ornia and Florida Of both their tour
lists and residents. the local chamber
Of commerce said Friday. Hundreds
OF letters are being received from
citizens OF these two states who de-
sire to come to the Valley on vaca-
tons, or to live.
IN addition to that, Texas adj
ditions are being robbed.
Mrs. Mary Starch Of Galveston,
writes Friday and says that she
wants to come 10 Brownsville and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
JAIL.BIRDS

NACOGDOCHES, Tex. May 30.
prisoners who escaped
from the Nacogdoches county Jail
here a month ago, leaving word
that they would return as soon as
they had taken care OF necessary
business, were all behind the bars
again today.
Trv first OF the sextette returned
within "a hours after the escape.
Two others returned within two
DAYS and the others have struggled
in at longer intervals. The group
left individual notes to Sheriff z.
Turner saying they had business
to look after" or had TO attend
TO crops" but would return.
They yer taken at their word.
and the officer made no attempt
TO force their return.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
j. vi. Stein Sells His
Newspaper in Georgia

j. NJ. Stein. former owner and
publisher Of The Brownsville Her
aid, has sold out his newspaper at
Columbus. Ga, according TO word
received here today.
The two papers in that city viii
BE- consolidated, II was learned. but
nothing could be ascertained con-
corning Mr.. STEMS future plans.
IL was understood. however. he soon
viii visit old friends in the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Filler Killed In
Parachute jump

OKLAHOMA CITY. May 30.-lPl
Harold John Fahring, Kelly field
flying cadet, was killed today In an
attempted emergency parachute
Jump from a plane 3 miles south OF
Upton. Tillman county. "A second
cadet. r.. 4. Hunt, made a success
full leap.
The two cadets we're returning 70
Kelly field after a flight to Fort
Sill, Okla.
Fahring's parachute became en-
tangled with the struts of the plane.
He was seen to fight valiantly 20
untangle the ropes, but vas dragged
to the ground with the falling plane.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30

the Valley on her summer vacation,
and requests information on this sec
ton.
From way UP in Missouri, Dr. II
NJ. Hustled. st. Louis physician,
writes today that he is bringing his
family here on his vacation and
that 1t won't be long now"
DR.. G. Roy Abbott. of Des Moines
Iowa, writes; MY friends here have
been preaching Texas to me for so
long that I am getting seriously in
terested." Or. Abbott, a dentist,
wants to move here permanently.
he says.
The flow Of letters being received
here is really remarkable for this
time Of the year, G.. c. Richardson.
secretary Of the chamber, said today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30

NJ. G. Cartwright, Y, property
owner Of Brownsville and Tennessee.
was found dead in his room at
iyerside hotle this afternoon by
hotel employees. Death was apparent
" from natural causes.
He had been In Brownsville since
last February In connection with
his property interests. His home Is
IN CoIlierville, near Memphis.
Mr.. Cartwright was found in his
bed. death coming apparently while
he was asleep.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Gives Morrow
Ride in New Plane

NEWARK. N. j.. May 30.-tP-
Dwight l.. Morrow took his first
ride In his son-in-law's new air
plane today, and Col. Charles "A.
Lindbergh got him from Atlantic
City to Newark airport In 40
minutes.
The flight enabled Mr.. Morrow,
candidate for the Republican
Senate nomination from New
Jersey. to get TO Camp Merritt at
noon to make a campaign address.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Recommends
Texan for Judreship

WASHINGTON, May 30.-lPl-
r. g. Creager, republican national
committeeman from Texas, today
recommended TO President Hoover
appointment OF a Texas man to fill
fifth circuit court of appeals 10 fill
the additional judgeship recently
approved by the senate and now
awaiting action BY the houss
Texas supplies more than 40 per
cent OF cases for this court. CreaEer
said. and Is entitled TO recognition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
WATCH OUT!

Heavy flood waters. coming
presumably from the San Juan
river, have caused a flood warning
to be issued by the u. S. Weather
Bureau advising that levees be
watched.
The river is predicted to rise
slowly from Mission down during
the next "a to 40 hours. reaching
about two-thirdE banksful at Mis-
sion today and tonight.
Waters are estimated 10 rise
within one foot Of the flood stage
nc San Benito and Brownsville.
and IL Is advised TO watch levees
where they are low or known to be
weak.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Plane Off on Second
Buenos Aires Try

HARTFORD. Conn, May 30-tP
The plane * Of New Haven
which plans a flight to Buenos
Aires. took off for a second time
from the field here at 9:44 &c. S. t.
this morning. and the plane which
will refuel IL for the first stage Of
the trip. followed shortly afterward-
1t was understood that the first
contact will be made yer New Ha-
ven. another over Bridgeport, the
third on the way to Washington and
the fourth over the Anacostia naval
base.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
VOTE BY PRECINCTS

eminent engineers claim that the
water passing In and out Of the
pass will shift the sand out Of the
way" he explained.
Work on this will be started with
In q few months, Immediately after
the successful passage OH the bill
in congress. he said. The Browns
vile channel will be begun shortly
after the completion or the pass.
Bond Value Aided
THE passage Of the bond cleo
ton by such an Overwhelming ma
jority will materially aid in obtain
ing an excellent price for the bonds
when sold" he disclosed.
"A check of the precincts Is not
complete a. yet. the polls at Las
Yescas being isolated by muddy
roads. There are no telephone cons
nections 10 that point. 80 nothing
definite is known about the poll
there. One other precinct Is not
exactly definite. but neither Of the
polls will alter the result Of the to-
tails.
In connection with the present
jetties at Point Isabel. Mr.. Rosen-
thai said that they r at present
built TO a l7-foot depth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Hornsby Breaks Ankle

CHICAGO. May 30-tP-Rogers
Hornsby. star second basenan OF
the Chicago Cubs. was injured dur
ing the first game OF today's double
header with the Ct. Louis Cardinals.
and IL was feared his left ankle
was fractured. He was rushed 70 a
hospital for al x-rsy examination.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
HOOVER SPEAKS AT
GETTYSBURG

GETTYSBURG, Pa, May 3o-R)
Standing where Lincoln pro-
nounced the immortal words or
his Gettysburg address nearly
three-score and ten years ago.
President Hoover called on the ma
ton today to 90 forward to It's tasks
Continued On page la
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Moslem and Hindu
Riots Alarm Bombay

BOMBAY. May 30.-tPl-Alarm-
ing reports were received here to-
day Of renewed rioting yesterday
btween Moslems and Hindus at
Dacca. $50 miles from Calcutta.
capital Of Bengal. a large number
Of Hindus were arrested and the
city superintendent Of police. COM
handing Gurkha troops was arrest
ed.
Neighboring villages were said to
have taken up the communal con-
flict. which. since it began Thurs
day Of last week has taken IA lives
at Dacca and caused injuries TO 40
others.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
First Aerial Fight
in China

SHANGHAI. May 30.-tR)-The
first aerial battle in Chinese war
fare occurred today west Of Kweiteh
in Honan province said a dispatch
from Nationalist military headquar-
ters in Marking. Two Nationalist
airplanes equipped with machine
guns engaged a northern rebel cir
plane similarly equipped The reb-
el flier was pursued and shot down
near the yellow river.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Ohio Convict Shot
In ATTEMPTED Riot

LONDON. Ohio. May 30-CPj-
Sam Mazello. TrTmbull convict, was
shot to death today when prison
guards at London prison farm fired
on Az convicts who attempted to
batter their away from the cell
block.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Man Shoots Friend
And Kills Himself

AMARILLO. May 30-tF-Believ-
ed to have been temporarily insane.
Loyal H. Anderson. IS. shot and
killed his friend and neighbor, Will
d. Martin. 80. and then killed him.
self at Buffalo. Okla. yesterday. it
was learned here today. The men
had been close friends. members Of
the same lodge and war veterans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valleys
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday:
somewhat warmer.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy TO-
night and Saturday; cooler In north
east portion tonight: warmer in
north portion Saturday.
Moderate north TO northeast winds
on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Man Addresses
San Benito Rotary
Especial % The Herald

Especial 20 The Herald
SAN BENITO. May 29.-William
S. West Of Brownsville addressed
the local Potary club at its lunch
con meeting yesterday on the sig
nificance Of Memorial Day.
The club welcomed Rev. Hugh
Robertson. new pastor Of the Presby-
terrain church, as a new member.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
Brownsville Joins Nation
In Tributes to War Dead
Flowers Strewn on Graves of All Veterans
Many Places of Business Closed
DID Special Ceremonies At Fort

The hustle Of brisk business and rejoicing over the passage Of the port
bonds changed suddenly to an air of solemnity today when Brownsville
paused and bowed her head in memory Of her war dead.
When the sun rose Friday morning, its warm rays found fresh, dewy
flowers had taken the place Of grass or weeds on the graves of those who
had served under the colors. Members Of ex-service organizations had
arisen early and paid floral tribute to their fallen comrades. The flow
ers were donated from private gardens OF citizens Of Brownsville and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30
IT'S UNCLE SANS
NEXT PORT MOVE
Smashing Victory for Bonds Turns Project
Over To Government For Action -
Returns Still Incomplete ~

We've done our share towards getting q port and a channel" City
Manager z. A. Rosenthal said Friday morning. "The rest Is Up to the
government"
Congress will pass the rivers and harborS bill and then President
Hoover will sign il" Mr.. Rosenthal continued when asked what was to
happen next pertaining to the port.
After the government has approved the project In this manner. a
Brownsville man. a member OF the navigation committee probably. viii
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DAILY RIVER BULLETIN

River Will continue 20 rise slowly
from Mission down during next "a
TO 48 hours. reaching about two
thirds bankful at Mission today and
tonight, and TO within about one
foot of flood stage at San Benito
and Brownsville tonight and Sat
urday. Caution Is advised to watch
levees where they are low or known
TO be weak.
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TIDE

High and low tide at Point Hsau
bel tomorrow. under normal mete~
geological conditions:
High .-.-.-....--.--as--- I.01 A- nhg
Low .....s-....-s..s...--ss.- nOnA
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be sent to Washington to attempt
to get the governments approval on
not selling the s3,50O,o 900 bonds i'm
mediately.
Il feel positive that Uncle sam
viii not insist on u selling our
bonds Immediately" the city man
aEer explained. In this way, we
will put up the bonds a. security.
and not sell them. thereby saving
a large sum on interests and tax
rates.
The next step will be the actual
work OF completing the Brazos Har-
Dor pass. and dredging B~rownSville'S
channel.
Jetties Come First
First work that will probably be
done, according to MIR. Rosenthal
will be the completion OF the Jet
ties. or dikes. and deepening them
to "a 25-foot depth.
1T is not generally known among
laymen that II engineers build the
dikes. or ~ietties. TO a certain depth,
the tides will automatically dredge
the pass 10 an equal depth. The
jetties will be constructed TO a Is
foot depth, and contractors and gov
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30

EADERS In the fight for passage
n. OF the bond issue perfected an
organization which could not be
improved upon. 1t vas made by
the kind of unselfiSh cooperation
which Is here TO stay.
Every n agrees Except those
who were called out Of bed) that
The telephonirg scheme was a
Knockout" Ask the women who
lid the calling and they will tell
you they nearly all had the time
o. their lives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-30

yTTHILE the smashing victory for
wv the port bonds makes the
voters feel good IL will attract
buyers who will grab these bonds
and salt them away with conf
dence. Bonds OF q city free Of dis
sention have no trouble finding pur-
chasers free with cash and free from
fear. Men with money r looking
for such bonds to buy and such a
city to visit and live in.