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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-02-27

Cove Ladies Aid to Meet March 9Th
The Ladies Aid Society of the Cove
M. E. Church will meet at the home
of Mrs G. Mathison Thursday Febru-
airy 9th, at 200 p. m. A hearty well
come. Mrs. Elizabeth Reeves, Secy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
PEN BREAKER
FROM CAMERON
William Graham Among 8
Convicts mt Liberty
After Escape

A convict from Cameron county.
William Graham, Is among the
eight mel who escaped from the
Eastman prison farm near Hunts
Vile All are still at liberty.
The men made their escape BY
prying boards from the flooring.
They had been held in solitary
confinement. Three posses with
bloodhounds pursued them after
their escape ms discovered yesr
terday.
Graham IS sentenced 70 serve
four years 'or burglary in Gamer
on county. Associated Press re-
ports say the others who escaped
are: Ralph Fults. two years for
burglary a1d theft from Dallas
county; Earl Stears, 10 years for
robbery from Hemphill county: Bert
Green. six years for burglary from
Uvalde county; Milton Wilson, four
years for theft from Kaufman coun-
ty; Pagan Knight. 10 years for
burglary and theft from Collin
county, and Sam Bees. sever years
from Harris county for robbery
with firearms.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10

or 10 the mCOIn LdA OtpdAblAlCAit
in washington. II. c." Mr.. Bennett
said Thursday morning.
Census Necessary
The necessity for a commercial
census was explained In q letter
from Frederick NJ. Flicker, chair
man OF the advisory committee on
the census Of distribution and man
aging director Of the associated pa
pers.
The business which Il profitable
"a that one which has found q way
to control demand as well as sup
ply. To control demand means that
you must have an intimate knowl-
edge Of sales. To secure an init
mate knowledge of sales we need to
secure more basic figures on dis
tribution. Hence the census OF dis
tribution," Mr.. Flicker writes.
Stores Classified
The census viii show. according
to chief statistician Robert ]. Nc
Fall. the various types OF stores
which handle various commodities
in each community, volume Of
sales Of each type OF store, where
time. energy and money probably
Is being wasted, whether the clerks
and statesmen OF one business are
doing as well as those In the same
lines generally. and other vital
phases Of the question.
Work In Brownsville Is progress
ing rapidly. with a days work be-
hind the two enumerators here.
Mr.. Bennett departed for HidalEo
early Thursday to inspect the cen
sus work In that town. He is ex-
pected to return tonight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Coolidge; S Public Life Ended,
An Lncomprehensible Relief

have a former president In Wash
ington exercising political power
would result in all kinds Of I'M
comfortable complications. Only
the necessity Of serving In some
national crisis, so great as to sub
ordinate all other considerations,
would warrant II.
Nor" he said further, do I have
any sympathy with those who are
discussing again making me presi-
dent. The service that 7 could give
to the people in that office I feel
is done"
Mr.. Coolidge discusses prohibition
at some length, and in connection
Herewith the editor Of the Cos
mopolitan has singled out for pro-
minent presentation this sentence:
Considering that people have
differed most radically on the best
method OF regulating the sale Of
liquor for generations, 1t is not
likely to be settled for a long time
TO come
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
HEARD
In VALLEY
CRASH CASE
esses Testify
Land Man Free
From Liquor

IN continuing the preliminary
hearing for A. j. McColl. veteran
Valley land dealer charged in con-
nection with a highway accident,
the state failed to produce evidence
which would show him to have
been intoxicated at the time OF the
wreck, which resulted fatally for
Charles Hartmann OF McAllen.
On the other hand. ". w. Taylor,
attorney for the defense, put four
witnesses on the stand who testi-
fled they could not detect liquor on
McColl's breath shortly after the &C
cident.
The court was recessed by Justice
OF the Peace b. l.. Cain at noon and
the hearing was TO be continued mt
l:3O p. m.
DIR. Loew Heard
DR.. Harry X. Loew OF Browns
vile testified that he examined Nc
Coll at the hospital shortly after
the accident and could not detect
any traces OF liquor.
Jack Miller, auditor for the Port
Isabel company, said he was at the
hospital and aided In moving McColI
about and he detected no traces OF
liquor.
j. J. Bishop, who was the first
man at the scene OF the wreck and
who aided in taking the injured
to the hospital. testified to the same
effect. Bishop sat next to McColl
when he was removed from the hos
pital to hotel following the wreck
ne testified.
Employe Testifies
4. II. Norton, employed by McColl
at McAllel, testified to being with
the land dealer nearly all morning
up TO 3 p. m. and said he detected
no traces OF liquor on McCou's
breath or IN his actions.
The accident occurred about
p. m. ear the Brownsville country
club.
w. II. Pattee, in whose emplo;
McColl has been for some time
stated that he has not noted liquor
on McColl's breath or in his actions
Pattee had Seen A1cCon SIX days 9
week for several months prior TO the
accident, ne said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
LOCAL WOMAN
WILL
CLUB MEETING
District President To
Give Annual Talk
At Del Rio
Especial to The Heraid)

DEL RIO, April 10.-"President's
message" by Mrs. volney w. Tay-
lor OF Brownsville will feature the
presidents night Of the fifth dis
trict convention Of Texas Fedora
ton Of Women's clubs. Mrs. l.. =.
Randall. first vice-president. and
Mrs. Earle B. Mayfield. Chairman
OF the department Of legislation,
will be In charge Of the meeting.
Other numbers ire musical and an
address. Laws Affecting Married
Women" by Robert Lee Bobbitt, at
torney general.
Reports OF delegates from more
than 40 declarations were heard
Thursday morning. Followed by mu-
steal numbers by Miss Virginia
Martin OF this city. In conference
with State President. Mrs. r. F.
Lindsay Of Mount Pleasant, the re-
lationship Of the entire state organ
ization was reviewed. DR.. II. I.
Manuel. professor of educational
psychology, University Of Texas,
spoke on The Underprivileged
Child"
Officers Guests
AT noon Thursday officers and
delegates were guests at a luncheon
at San Felipe country club, with
Mrs. Taylor presiding. Mrs. Nat Hol-
man extended greetings Of Del Rio
and Mrs. Lindsay OF the State Fed
Grafton. Miss Ruth Pennybacker,
Austin, was the principal speaker
of the afternoon, taking as her sub
ject Writers Of the South.
After a drive over the city late
Thursday. a chuck-wagon dinner
was planned at the country club.
Brownsville Delegates
Mrs. D. p. Gay Of Brownsville
was accompanied here by her
daughter, Mrs. r. s. Smith. club
woman Of Houston. Mrs. r. l..
Browning Of FL Paso, member Of
the state executive board and q
friend Of Mrs. Taylor. Is here, as
well as Mrs. Sam j. Smith OF Aus
tin. frequent visitors in Brownsville
who Is past president OF the district
An art exhibit arranged by Mrs
Viola Corley is the best ever seen
AZ A district convention. according
to Mrs. Taylor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Roy KILLED

NEW YORK. April l0-tR-For-
mer President Calvin Coolidge, In
a copyrighted article In the May
issue Of Hearst's International and
Cosmopolitan. writes that he has
no intention Of returning to public
life.
The former president gives his
views on prohibition, the tariff,
playing the market, the suggestion
that he run for senator. the talk
OF another term, and "minding
ones own business"
When i. left Washington. ! left
public office Mr.. Coolidge says.
at is an incomprehensible relief,
and / have no intention Of return
ing 10 II.
IF 7 were N the senate" he adds,
1t would no. be agreeable TO many
OF my colleagues. and with all my
desires to be helpful il would prob
ably oftentines be an enibarrass-
-~ent TO the administration To
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Progress Reported
On Street Marking

Reports of committee To tbs KI-
wants club Thursday noon were
to the effect that good progress IS
being made on the proposition OK.
marking the streets. the work uf.
cleaning up vacant lots, and street
lighting.
These reports we're made by
George Walker. u. u. Tucker and
Travis Jennings, In the order nam.
ed.
"A program OF fun was enjoyed
when w. A. RaSco told a number
of Jokes on individual members
Wilbur bennett announced tho
death OF Nicolas Longoria, father
in-law of Manuel Cisneros. and res
olutions OF sympathy 20 the family
we're delegated TO a committee.
o. NJ. Mccullough. New YORK
banker, a visitor, highly ccmpll-
mented the club. saying ~ CON-
pared with the best Of the many
he has visited recently.
other visitors 20 the club were Nv
G. Capron. Boonville. NJ. ". Frank
C. Pierce. San Benito. Harry Foeh-
ner. San Benito. WI. B. Finley. SAN
Benito, and r. r. Adamson, Browns
vile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
ROAD FIESTA
PLANS GIVEN
Jimenez Celebration Is
Drawing Crowds
From Valley

The Inauguration program Of the
Ciudad Victoria Jimenez highway,
part Of the road that win connect
the capital OF the state Of Tamau-
lipas with the border, has been an
nounced.
The program Is published by The
Herald for the benefit Of those who
wish TO attend the ceremonies at
Jimenez April 13. Those going
should register at the city hall in
MatamoroS.
First Day-April IL
Ten gun salute. State Military
band will parade the streets OF
Jimenez.
AT 10 o'clock music by the
State band in the Plaza.
3.-Pupils Of the "Alvaro Obre-
gon" school will give exhibition Of
calisthenics.
AT twelve, arrival OF the ar
Continued on page three)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
R~aymondville Scout
Activities Outlined

RAYMONDVILLE. April loved
nesday night a meeting was held
in the offices OF the Raymondville
Retail Merchants association by Boy
Scout officials Of Willacy county
for the purpose OF planning the
scout activities for the coming three
months.
Those attending the meeting ere
George w. Simpson. railroad scout
executive Of the Missouri Pacific
lines, Tom Murray, scout executive
Of the Lower Rio Grande council;
w. c. Gilbert. N. G. Parr. r. s. Dor
set. J. X. Smith. Claude r. Hollo-
way and s. D. Snedecker. formerly
secretary Of the Columbus, Ohio.
~ NJ C. A.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10

tive, said
The Rio Hordo plant VIII be con-
pleted in time to handle the cur
rent vegetable crop, II is said.
Beans, tomatoes. and other vege-
tables viii be canned.
There Is "a possibility that grape
fruit will also be canned, but this
is not decided.
The remaining four factories will
be placed under construction In the
very near future. 1t was announced.
and the sites will also be named
Immediately.
The Kansas concern s financially
influential and powerful, and will
spend a large sum OF money In the
Valley.
Brownsville companies have o.
tanned contracts for building and
material TO 90 into the Rio Hond0|
factory, work on which was start
ed early this week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Television Phone Is
Demonstrated Fact

NEW YORK. April lO-P-Ap-
plication of television TO the tele-
phone, making 1t possible for the
persons engaged in conversation TO
see each other, was a demonstrated
fact today.
Apparatus developed in the labor
atories OF the American Telephone
Co. was used yesterday in a series
OF experiments over q two and one
half mile telephone circuit between
195 Broadway on Lower Manhattan
and the Bell laboratories on West
Street, in Greenwich Village.
The engineers explained that dis
lance was not the determining fac-
tor In the use Of the equipment and
that 1t was applicable to radio as
well as wire circuits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
GRIFFIN CASE

AUSTIN, April l0-P-Gordon
Griffin, ~contesting the election Of
Judge j. L. Leslie to the district
judgeship Of Hidalgo county, filed
q motion for a rehearing in the
supreme court today. the court hav-
ing dismissed the suit brought by
Griffin to enjoin Mrs. Jane Y. Nc
Callum, secretary OF state. from
canvassing returns OF the election.
Griffin's rehearing motion re-
quested that the case be withdrawn
from the commission OF appeals. to
whom It was referred by the su-
preme court
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Fruit Protection
Meeting Monday

especial 10 The Herald.)
HARLINGEN, April 10.-Future
action to protect the Valley citrus
industry from Florida stock ship
ments will be considered at a mass
meeting called for next Monday
night at the Harrington city hall al
8 D. m. The executive committee
appointed to represent the Valley
in the fight to keep out Florida
stock held q conference yesterday
afternoon at the chamber OF COM
merce and planned the meeting.
II Is to be attended By shippers,
growers. railroad men, and nursery
men, who will hear the report OF
the committee as TO what has been
decided upon so far. Suggestions
will be made for steps to obtain Ell
fective legislation.
The committee is composed OF
Finley Ewing, Harrington; II. H.
Banker. Brownsville; T. E. Melden.
Mission: Il. "A. Coray, Progreso; A.
p. Potts, Harrington and Hal Hens
ley. La Feria.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
new OFFICERS
FOR DISTRICT
P.-T.A. NAMED
Harlingen Will B e
Convention City
For Next Year

especial TO Inc herald
ROBSTOWN, April 10-Mrs. s. NJ.
Purcell of Robstown. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. z. c. Umland Of Edin-
burg and a pioneer Edinburg teach
er, was elected president Of the
Tenth District Of the Texas Con-
gress Of Mothers and Parent-Teach-
er associations Wednesday morning
to succeed Mrs. Harbert Davenport
of Brownsville.
Other officers chosen six
OF Arkansas Pass. Mrs. Rhodes Of
Corpus Christi, Mrs. c. o. Martin
of Hebronville. Mrs. j. S. McClin-
took Of FL Jardin. Mrs. ~. D. Lack
land Of Harlingen, Mrs. "A. A. Cros-
by of Falfurrias. recording secretary.
Mrs. Ernest Martin of Kingsville.
and historian, Mrs. Z. M. Everitt
of Edinburg.
The Edinburg association with a
grade Of 100 per cent won the five
dollar prize for the best report given
IN the best manner. Honorable men,
ton was accorded the Santa Rosa,
Gan Diego. Arkansas Pass. Harrington
Senior high, and the Corpus Christi
Senior high associations. Scrap
books went to the Robstown primary
organization.
The three prizes offered in class
B were awarded the Taft. Robstown
grammar school. and the San Diego
associations. The Harrington coun-
Gil scrapboOk won honorable men
ton not only for its rating, but be-
cause il is the first city council book
to be prepare in the Tenth District.
Co pus Withdraws
Mrs. Witherspoon of Harlingen.
after presenting their mascot, Little
Marian Murray, invited the con-
vention to meet in Harrington in
1881. Corpus Christi had previously
extended an invitation but with
drew 1t in favor Of Harrington, whose
invitation was accepted.
Mrs. Willie A. George Of Browns
vile, parliamentarian, has been
warmly praised for her skill in par
liamentary procedure.
Musical numbers were presented
at this session by the kiddie bands
of the Flato and East Ward schools
and the high school glee club.
The state birthday cake donated
by the Robstown grammar school
organization was presented 70 Mrs.
Davenport who in turn gave 1t to
the - dainty dairy maids who IN
their charming blue and white cos
TUNES have served as pages through
out the sessions.
After the adoption Of the resolu-
tons Mrs. j. j. Devoti Of Houston
Installed the newly elected officers.
and closed the biggest convention
ever held in the Tenth District.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Injured In Crash

DENTON. April 10-tP-Believed
to have skidded their al In loose
gravel in an attempt to pass an
other automobile, Mrs. y. T. Wat
son Of Denton and Miss Augusta
Capps Of Celina were dangerously
injured when their car turned turtle
near here yesterday. Brought 70 a
hospital here. little hope was held
for their recovery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Search Continues
For Fisherman's Body

DALLAS, April l0-tP-Search-
ers continued today their efforts TO
locate the body Of George Murray,
60. whose fishing boat was found
Yesterday anchored in White Rock
lake. His automobile was parked
on the shore nearby. Lights from
the car were focused on the boat
Searchers worked until late last
night in motor boats on the lake.
graphing for the body without sue
cess.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Verdict i'm Killing
Case Due i'm Stanton

STANTON, April l0-tP-Report
Of the Jury was awaited today in the
case of King Reed. former police
chief or INLAND. charged with
murder Of J. G. Holcombe, killed last
July in a pistol duel on the streets
Of Midland.
The jury was sent 70 bed at s:SO
D. m, yesterday after delinerating
three and a half hours. Arguments
were heard yesterday after compile
ton Of testimony Tuesday.
Reed pleaded self-defense.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Wife Staying Trial
Of Texan Continued

PITTSBURGH, April lo.-tPEV.
r. Nelson. charged with Staying his
wife. today had more than i've
months In which to prepare his de-
Tense.
Called for trial yesterday, Nelson
was granted a continuance until
September 20. Absence OF two oe-
tense witnesses was the reason ior
the continuance. -
Nelson was released under s7.5OO
bond furnished by friends and sign
cd bv the father, and the brother
ar the he was charged with
poisoning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Reckless Driving Is
Charged Eight Boys

Eight high school boys viii fa-e
charges Of tearing down signs. reek-
less driving and the use Of profanity
before City Corporation Judge a. A-
Browne 400 D. m. Thursday.
The boys were taken into CUSTODY
by Deputy Sheriff wv. M EEan ia
Riverside addition Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Tampico Golf Meet
Creating Interest

Five Brownsville men and women
have definitely stated their inten-
tons to travel TO Tampico TO parti-
cipate in the golf tournament to De
held there April 1920 inclusive.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. George. Mrs
p. O. Works, "A. Wayne Wood and q.
C. Richardson have already signed
for the trip, which will be MADE py
air.
Unusual interest Is displayed In
the match. officials here state, es-
pecially since Monterrey defeated
the local aggregation OF sportsmen
recently, and because Of the intense
rivalry between Monterrey and
Tampico.
"a much larger crowd will 90 than
the one already announced" MI.
Richardson, chamber Of commerce
secretary, explained.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Officers Probe Death
OF Man in Channel

CORPUS CHRISTI, April l0-tP
Officers today investigated the
death of a man whose body was
taken from the ship channel near
the turning basin last night He
was partially identified as Charles
Atekley Of San Antonio.
Physicians who examined the
body said marks indicated the man
might have been dead when he
struck the water. The possibility
the man took his own life because
OF dependency was considered.
A man seen with the victim a
short time before the body was
found was sought for questioning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Moody Favors Relief
Road Ad Valorem

LIVINGSTON. April l0-tP-Ad-
dressing a good roads meeting here
today, Governor Moody advocated
placing the burden Of cast Of build
ing highways on the traffic and re-
lieving the ad valorem levy against
the farms and homes.
He said he believed the people
should be given a chance TO vote
on the proposition Of issuing state
bonds to build highways.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
New Valley Truck
Line Seen Likely

The possibility OF q new truck
Lne into the Valley was disclosed
Thursday in a letter received here
from the L. a. Tucker Truck line
company. Of Cape Girardeau. Nc.
The letter, written by Ray B.
Walb, Of Cape Girardeau. inquired
about the May and late April crops.
and requested information as 70
their movement. The company has
offices in the above named town.
and also In st. Louis and Memphis,
Tenn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Forestry Congress
Conyenes i'm Memphis

MEMPHIS. Tenn. April 1o-Fl
The Southern Forestry Congres
was convened here today With
delegates from every southern stat1
present 10 discuss topics ranginf
from the lumber tariff 10 forest
fires.
The congress will become an II
wear functioning body IN plans an-
opted by the executive committee
are accepted. The committee sug-
cested that reforestation be made
an active work OF southern lunl-
bermen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Potato Market Strengthens
Association Buyers Offer So for Thirty Cars
To War on Bootleg Buyers

Alleging that some independent buyers are going over the Valley ana
offering s25O for potatoes which re well worth 50, buyer members q
the Rio Grande Potato Growers Association at a meeting this morning
decided to open a campaign to convince the Valley farmer that his po-
tatoes are worth s. by stepping out and buying at that price.
The healthisst condition with reference to potatoes ever experienced
in the Valley is being threatened by "boouegger" buyers, 1t was said in
the meeting, and the association buyer members intend TO meet 1t with
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Daughter Due Today
At Fathers Bedside

Miss Bernadine Sanders. flying
from Seattle, Wash, to the bed
side of her father, DR.. p. l.. Sanders,
here and expected yesterday after
noon, will arrive at the local air
port this afternoon. a wire 70 Mrs.
L. A. Boorye, her aunt. has advised.
She was delayed in making connec-
lions with the Brownsville plane.
DR.. Sanders, a brother Of Mrs.
Boorye. who has been in a serious
condition for several days follow
ing an attack OF pneumonia, IS
showing slight improvement this
morning, reports state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10
Valley Gets Five
Canning Plants
Rio Hondo Unit Under Construction-Kansaa
Concern Financing Projects-Vegetables
Will Be Staple Product

Five new canning factories win be built FRI the Valley immediately witt
the initial plant already under construction In Rio Hondo. it was dis
closed Thursday.
The project is financed by a Kansas concern. and N representative
has been in the Valley for several weeks completing final arrangements
and obtaining charters.
definitely decided upon. n. G. Fisher. Leavenworth, Kan representa-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-10

cold cash.
To this end two Of the biggest
buyers in the Valley agreed to inl-
mediately issue a buying order for
ten cars each. at So, and said they
would add another member with q
like order TO their ranks before the
day Is over.
kilograms coming from Valley
markets OF the north and east to-
day indicated a stronger market.
One telegram from Chicago said
that with careful handling Of the
crop, it is believed the bottom price,
which has been experienced, has
been reached at So.
Warmer weather over the middle
west is said to have been the cause
or the stronger market today. Chi
cago reached So degrees. and tenn
peratures at other shipping termi-
mails are quoted ranging from that
to SIS degrees in Kansas City.
Lately the Valley association has
issued warnings that II potatoes
were not rushed out, warmer
weather at such points would bring
a better price. kilograms from
Florida displayed showed potatoes
selling at $3.50.
To date the Valley has shipped
a total Of 440 cars. or about one
fifth OF the estimated crop. 1t Is
believed by members of the asso-
citation that with careful handling
the present market can be main
tanned and within a few days the
market will stand 100 a per day
from the Valley.