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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20
METROPOLITAN OPERA co.

Washington's season of Metropolitan
opera is but few days away 1t will
bring to the National Capital, through
the efforts of a group of civic leaders
and music lovers, the great Metropolitan
Opera Co., with practically every one
Of its internationally famed artists; its
ballet, its trained musician personnel
Of 65 pieces, its two musical directors,
its corps of assistant conductors its
wardrobe mistresses. its large staff of
stage technicians, which will be aug
mented by a special crew engaged
herein fact. the best in music and
that necessary to give it the proper set
ting and atmosphere.
The three operas to be sung were Sc
lected as having the greatest appeal, as
the venture must be successful finan-
cially to assure more such seasons, in
Guiding two old favorites, La Boheme"
and La Traviata," and one that has
never been heard in Washington before,
Andrea Chenier."
la Boheme."
Wednesday, at $3.50 pm, La b.
heme," by Puccini," will be given, with
the cast as follows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20
andrea Chenier. "

Thursday night at $50 o'clock San
drea Chenier," by Giordano, story OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-20
ia Boheme. !"

Wednesday, at $50 pm, La Bo-
heme," by Puccini," will be given, with
the cast as follows:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
EVERY
MONDAY

There's an enhancing affect about
the home which has an ornamental
iron door grill; through it one may
catch sight, perhaps. Of a flower and
fern decked conservatory or patio
N the rear: and such a door invar-
iably carries with it those novel
and beautiful wrought iron door
lamps which are offered as a spec
ialty among the many similar pro-
ducts OF International Iron Works
IN Brownsville.
The woman who Is palnstaking
and artistic about her home will be
delighted with the workmanship she
viii find IN the ornamental iron
works manufactured right at home,
1T the International Iron Works.
owned and managed by Clyde
Thorpe and located at Tenth and
frontoc streets.
Look over your home, and pick
out a number Of unadorned spots
ard corners which may be made
cozy ard charming BY the addition
of some suitable iron ornament, such
as a lamp. book or magazine stand
or rack. door or stair posts. Or
perhaps you need a porch railing
any Of these may be found at In
ternational Iron Works, or worked
into your special order and style.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Grant, umbe CompanyD Dealer
In Retail Building Business

To establish and maintain an
ordinary business presents no par
ticularly difficult problem. but TO
create an institution BETTING TIE
rank which Grant Lumber company
occupies in Valley building circles
Is quite another matter
For more than 20 years. the --ell
directed efforts 81 expert sal,smen
builders, planners and finance AL
thorit!es have been painstakinrlv
concentrated TO form. not merely a
building OF lumber company. but 4
house Of credit and reliability. de-
signed 70 supply and aid builders
and their needs.
Policy Successful
r w. Randlc. manager W Grant
Lumber company. : located az 9Th
and Fronton streets IN Brownsville
points out this firmly established
policy Of his concern as one % the
outstanding factors contributing 10
The present success Of the lumber
COMPANY.
This Brownsville house carries A
comDlste stock OF heavy timbsrs FOR
retail lumber and building trade Nh
Brownsville and the VALLEY: build
ing equipment OF All kinds. includ-
ing builders hardware. is available.
a complete line or the popular Du-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
International Iron Works
Ornaments PROVE Artistic

Mr.. Thorpe's business Is lot con-
fined TO the home needs. however.
He rebuildS all kinds OF motors ana
operates a general machine shop.
That. Of course, covers a lot Of work
III the mechanical line-but what
ever 1t is, expert service will be found
for every repair need at the Inter
national Iron Works.
General irrigation equipment Is
another line in which the iron works
specializes. Small and complete
pumping plants capable or render
ing constant and efficient service
for irrigating needs are built and
assembled by Mr.. Thorpe and a
corps OF experienced, expert men
in the trade.
You never have TO wait for a lob
at international"
This declaration is often heard
among Mr. Thorpe's customers, 50
II must be true. He stands for good
and quick service, and has come
70 be known for that during his
three years business In the Valley.
He has. however. been a mechan-
&c and mechanical architect for more
that 40 years, having followed this
occupation al Of his business car
eer. So. he is thoroughly familiar
not only with the mechanics. but
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
WEEKLY
REVIEW

points paints IS in stock. the lumber
yard furnishes building plans For
any structure desired. with cost
estimates; and also assists with the
financing or homes.
These features are among the
many offered by Grant Lumh--
company 10 a large class Of salts
lied customers. who IN vaAous
phases Of the building trade. NAva
come 70 depend upon this lumber
house for their needs.
Officials Of the organization hsv.
made a specially OF studying tie
needs Of the retail business I'm their
particular lumber and building llnr
and because Of this. arc e~sDeciallv
vel equipped "a furnish prorrpt
service on any requirements OF th~
builder. no matter what nature OF
the structure planned.
Stock Is Large
The lumber stock carried b,
Grant Lumber company Is a large
ono and its sidelines and building
accessories are Just as thoroughly
UP ~ the minute. The home build
fr can Be assured that AT Grants
ne VIII find all the smaller build
Ing needs Of the best quality and
az reasonable prices.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Law DESIGNED
TO AID SCHOOL
Amendment To Be Submitted
Nov. 4 Would Increase
Revenue

AUSTIN, Nov. s. Visionary
dreams of a magnificent University
Of Texas campus. surprising any
the nation boasts. indirectly led
regents of the University of Texas
to sponsor n OF five amendments
TO the state constitution which will
be voted upon at the November cleo
tions.
Ultimately. this campus would
have oeen completed. with the rich
proceeds from oil which for so many
years rested unknown beneath the
broad acres of West Texas. Whether
or not the amendment Is approved
BY a ma iority of the Texas elector-
ate. the building program will 20 on:
but II will be seriously hampered
unless regents are allowed more lat
itude in investing University funds
Oil revenues from University Of
Texas lands - which started flow
ing the black gold back in 1880
into the permanent fund OF the
university. there TO accumulate in
terest. This interest NAV be used
IN the construction of buildings.
To safeguard university funds.
trainers of the Texas constitution
specified that funds for the state
school should be invested only in
state or United States securities.
Wide Latitude
There are few state bonds out
standing. this making necessary in
veStment of funds in government
bonds.
The amendment 10 the constitu-
ton would do away with this re-
striction. allowing the regents u
invest, not only in federal or state
bonds, out IN bonds OF counties.
schools, cities. or lin obligations and
pledges issued by the board Of re-
gents, or secured by such obliga-
tions or pledges. for construction OF
oormitoreS and other buildings"
o. In bonds issued under the federal
farm loan act.
This would allow the regents a
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wide latitude in their investments.
and 1t Is this very latitude which
has raised criticism.
II. l.. Bats, chairman Of the board
Of regents. pointed out that OF ap-
proximately s15.000.O00 Of the per
manent fund now invested. at inter-
est rates averaging about 3 "a per
cent. Sll. 722. 900 will be callable In
October. 1888. This sum Is invest
co in fourth issue Liberty bonds.
paying 4 Ia per cent Interest. That
sum must be reinvested IN 1888. and
Judge Bats fears that II will not
be possible With the money market
continuing In its present trend. To
obtain a greater return than 2 10
per cent o. government securities
that year. thus ~appreciably cutting
into the building revenue.
Huge Expenditure
Critics OF the proposed amend
ment have stressed the possibility OF
the regents issuing building bonds
as an undesirable feature
George B. Terrell. state commits
sioner Of agriculture. ard nominee
Tor state legislature. declared that
TO allow the regents 10 issue building
bonds might mean the eventual dis
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Campbell's Bowling
Alley Is Popular
Let's 20 bowling

80 ~ 1ohaAAA-
And Allowing they eo-at the
popular CampbellS Bowling Alley
AZ 1923 Elizabeth street. More and
more this Brownsville diversion
center Is becoming a rendezvous for
recreation lovers. men. women alone
or ladies and their escorts in the
evening. AT Campbell's they find
every provision for their comfort
and amusement III bowling. and
w. J. Campbell, manager. has
taken special pride in equipping
his place for high-class entertain
men for the best class or recrea-
tion seekers.
Plenty a. IS available at
CampbelIs Bowling Alley. Seats arc
provided tor spectators, and eight
alleys are equipped for either duck
or ten pin bowling.
Mr.. Campbell IS featuring his re-
creation center especially for the
entertainment OF ladies. providing
free instruction for them each
Thursday afternoon at . O'Clock
and keeping light balls for their
use. Ladies are invited TO attend
the bowling games at all times. and
special reserved alleys for womsn'S
clubs and organizations may be OBJ
tanned BIZ arrangements with MI
Campbell.
Boys Of Brownsville also are in
vited 70 participate in the popular
sport. The manager promises more
interest in the amusement. by the
formation OF teams to become a
part Of the National Bowling Asso-
citation
"A second Campbell Bowling al
ley Of i've pins IS located at 18th
street under the management OF
Billy Burnett.
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Of the permanent fund.

Terrell's Interpretation was thai
the provision allowing regents to I'M
west the funds in obligations and
pledges" Of their own creation would
allow them to issue building bonds.
and Terrell believes the fund would
be dissipsted In this manner In q
short space OF years.
The university's building plan calls
for the expenditure OF about slO,-
GO0,000 in the next few years. There
= available for building nearly ST.
100000 a year. according TO Terrell.
and the fund upon which the inter-
est Is drawn. Is fast increasing.
Terrells analysis does not. how
ever. take into consideration the
fear OF the board OF regents that
the interest rate on federal securities
VIII be lower and the premium 20
obtain these securities higher in the
next few years.
III the event OF failure OF the
amendment. one source has sug-
gtStcd that should the state issue
road bonds. that might prove "A
more profitable investment for the
university
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Rec;o Print Shop
Work High in Favor

Recio Bros. Print Shop a. 722
Twelfth street Is we'll known as a
first class commercial and lob
printing shop. With Fredrico and
S. C Recio as proprietcrs. the bus
mess has grown from an urpre-
tentiouS start five wears ago to a
printing shop capable cf trlrnin-
out a large volume Of skilled work
in the printing line.
s. G. Recio has been a printer
for more than Is wears. -drico
Recio. who started the print shop
was Joined later BY his brother and
the two have produced a tins
printing service for their customers
They do special announcements.
circulars. letterheads. envelopes.
cards. Wedding announcements and
program. They are equipped to do
rush jobs when needed. and print
or anv kind OF paper stock.
In the Recio sho1 are sound only
skilled printers and mechanics. ac-
counting for the high class reputa-
ton which the firm enjoys among
its business patronage.
Recio Brothers are glad TO offer
advice as TO style and designs in
printing. and contribute their LONE
experience In gaining any desired
effect I'm printing
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lists were brought from New York
and Philadelphia. and because
their findings we're inc~onclusive,
the trial judge. on June 2, suspend
ed the execution until further
orders"
This was the loophole through
which Heron escaped death. For
Justice Bergen died in 1923 with
out issuing any further orders"
And according to New Jersey law
the sentencing lurist must set the
week OF an electrocution.
Archie used to tell me that
he'G beat the death sentence"
said Irving c. Bleam, who has been
prison clerk for % years. Il re-
member him we'll, from the time
l checked him IN. I'd talk to him
sometimes, before the doctors, ar
rived, and he always seemed per-
fectly rational.
But as soon as the alienists
came. he'd start acting queer.
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they art handling first class con-
slenmentS Of automobile parts.
groceries. hardware stocks. all OF
which compromise a variety OF
articles and products that produce
a wide range Of goods for the con-
venience of customers.
Propristors OF the concern are
Robert. Arnoldo. Jose Sr.. and Jose
Jr., natives OF Brownsville. One OF
the PARA brothers opened a small
grocery business III the city in 1929.
In June. 1880. automobile acces-
series were added. the father and
his other sons joining to make the
business q success. Some Of the
largest and best known jobbers
aided the young business venture
IN its start. chiefly Beard & Stone
Electric company OF Houston and
Statdler Auto Supply company. also
o! Houston.
The popular American Hammer
ed piston rings are offered 10 auto
mobile owners by PARA Bros. as
well as the complete stock OF gro-
ceries Offered BY this firm. conve-
Y emily li,atd naar the interna-
tional bridge for trade from both
sides Of the river.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
BY PAUL HARRISON
" Service Writer

TRENTON, N. j., Nov. 3.-This
is the story OF Archibald HerrCn,
who for % years has lived happily
in the valley Of the shadow Of
death. All that time, in the State
Prison here, he has awaited &c
trocution for a murder committed
when he was 40. Now, at II, he
knows that nc has cheated the
chair, and is proud OF his un-
precedented victory.
Since Heron went TO the bleak
little death house, 81 others have
passed through il to oblivion. Sew
eral times 1t seemed that the calm
little man, who had boosted that
he'd beat the rap" would have 70
join them. But, alone and penni-
less, he squirmed through a ma
Of technicalities. finally to have
the trial judge delay his execution
until further orders
Then the Judge died.
So Archie lives. and smokes, and
thinks about the one great tri-
umph Of hi drab career. He has
been forgotten by society. and BY
the state. Even in the prison here
a voluntary hermit in his tim cell
he is almost a mythical figure.
No Ruling Sought
Archie is grateful for this OBJ
Scurity. IL remains his assurance
OF safety. If anyone cought a su-
preme court ruling on his status
it might reveal that the door To
the death house and its electrode
chair still stands open for him.
Heron IS a murderer. There
never was any question Of his
guilt. IN July. 1908. he had been
hailed before the Rev. Samue! 3
D. Prickett. retired minister and
acting justice or the peace in Me
tuchen. rea New Brunswick. The
charge was disorderlv conduct.
ard Heron was Jailed. nmedi-
ately after his release. he went 70
DR.. Prickctt's home and shot him
dead.
On July "a. 1903. Justice James
J Bergen. in Middlesex County
court. sentenced Heron to die
curing the week of September Z.
Five DAYS later A writ Of error
brought a STAY or execution. and
Justice Beroen then named the
week Of Jan. 25. 1909.
AZ this time there arose q uues-
ton OF Herron's sanity, and A 30
dag rcprieve came from Governor
Fort. who later extended it an
other month. On March rs. how
ever. the governor ordered that
the e~lectrocution take place within
II days.
Questioned His SANITY
But the records SOW that
shortly after this order was IS
sued. another came from Justice
Bergen directing an inquiry into
Herron's sanity Prominent alien
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
Under Death Sentence for 20 Years,
Prisoner Finds He Has Cheated Law

He might demand, and receive
the better food that S the death
house fare. But Archie is q Ian
Of simple tastes. He wants only
plenty Of tobacco, and seclusion
With is pipe and his thought.
Never Leaves Cell
His cell Is on the second tier
Of one Of the wings, and Heron
never stirs from 1t. Col. Edward
B. Stone. kindly but "non-coddling''
warden. has offered him all the
r~ecreatoinal privileges of a 'lifer.'
but he scorns them. They say that
the only time in twelve years that
Archie descended TO the ground
floor was when his son came "a
visit him. His wife never came.
Center Keeper Joseph Mc-hes-
ney brought word that Heron did
no. care about having a visitor.
but that the reporter could see
him in his cell. This was about
half way up the long block of lit
tie barred doors. From ID. through
the big outer windows. Arc lie can
get a few minutes Of sunshine. and
perhaps an occasional glimpse OF
a bird. or even an airplane.
There VS. a bunk. a table. sani-
tarv accommodations. a shelf with
a package Of tobacco. and Archie
He is short. stocky and pastv-fac-
ed. with a little gray hair and a
stubble Of moustache. He clutched
his pipe. puffed smoke AT the cell
ing. and stared out al his caller
with a faint CLINT OF suspicion.
Talked Of Health
Archie's conversation was mono
syllable. and confined almost en-
tirely TO his health and his tobac-
co. I've had a pretty bad cold"
he said. land I'm just gettin'
around to feelin' myself again"
No. he didn't read. He had ,lenty
% think about. A man can think
IN a lot OF interesting things in
20 years. Yes, the nights we're get
ting cold. He'd need some more
blankets. He'd need some more
tobacco. too. the keener was adj
vised. That was the last package
OH the shelf.
No. he didn't have much truch
with the other prisoners. AM IL
lust as we'll that nobody come
SEE him. A man cot 70 be his
"vn best friend in % wears Of this
T1re. he was haDpv. Good food
No work "A little deaf. but that
inst kent him from beinr disturb
ed. And now he was -etti>- over
his cold.
What did he think ~ being the
~nlv man who ever he'd lived 81
long under sentence OF death-to
"hrst the chair and to outlive the
nudge who sentenced him7
Archie smiled. Pretty good" ne
'nid. ard lay back m his bunk
IT. " r'-l rf s-ts-- --,
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He'd scream and cuss like a cray
man. The hearings dragged on
for five years and ended in a dead
lock. But I never could e but
that Archie was as natural as any
one else.
"Star Boarder" Now
Pretty soon everybody lost in
tereSt. The doctors wouldn't agree
anc nobody felt like stirring up
another long investigation. Archie
didn't give a bit OF trouble. I guess
he'll be our star boarder as long
as he lives"
The death house only neld cix
men. so Heron was moved 70 a
regular cell block to make room
for less fortunate men. But he
remained technically a death house
inmate and, as such, continued to
enjoy those few personal privileges
granted the condemned. Archie
hasn't done a lick Of work in %
years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-03
EASY! QUICK!
GLYCERIN MIX
for CONSTIPATION

Simple glycerin. buckthorn bark
saline. etc, as mixed in Adlerika. re-
lieves constipation in TWO hours
Most medicines act on only lower
bowel. but Adlerika acts on BOTH
upper and lower bowel. removing
poisons YOU never thought were III
your system. just ONE spoonful
relieves GAS. sour stomach and
SICK headache. Let Adlerika give
stomach and bowels a REAL clean
ing and see how good you feel
Eagle Pharmacy. Inc. In San Be-
nito b. Palace Pharmacy. Adv
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TRADE BOOST
SEEN BY RANK
Rains Over State Cause
Optimistic View
Of Business

DALLAS, Nov. 3-tP-The heavy
soaking rains which fell through
out this Federal Reserve district
during the first week in October
relieved the prolonged drought,
left a good season in the ground.
and created a brighter outlook for
agriculture and business, the
monthly business review OF the
Federal Reserve Bank OF Dallas,
issued today. stated.
Farmers are now abe 10 proceed
with fall blowing and TO complete
the seeding OF small grains" the
review continued. That portion or
the small grain crop already sown
has come up to a good stand and
is growing rapidly. Late feed crops
we're benefited to some extent and
reports indicate that cotton bolls
sre maturing more normally. The
condition Of livestock and their
ranges, which had become critical
in The tirought-stricken areas prior
q the rains. has been greatly i'm
proved. Grass and weeds on the
~anges have started and with a
ate frost considerable paSturaGe
should be available during the
winter. The movement % livestock
% market has been considerably
rsdncrd and prices have turned Up
r7rd."
TIE review stated that ado in
Goth wholesale and retail channels
rad continued on a considerable
mailer srale than 4 year ago hut
-f1t Seorember business showed a
~uhstantial imDrovemert over All
-ust. Tho DEPARTMENT store sales
in leading cities we're particularly
irrrcved. - -rr cent over the
previous month and but two per
cert over the previous month and
hut tro Der cent less than ~ Sen
t-mher. 1929. The comparison with
a yea ARC vas the most favorable
in several months.
Distribution OF merchandise az
wholesale again showed a heavy
decline from a wear ago: vet the
increase over the previous month
in some lines was more than sea-
sonal In character" the review
recited. This was due in part %
the fact that merchants bought
very sparinglv early In the season
and have found II necessary n re-
plenish stocks al frequent Intervals
as the season progressed. DESPITE
The fact that business Is a. 2 low
ebb there are some indications or
returning optimism and a strength
eninr Of The undertone Of contid-
ence.'
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PARA and Sons Keep
Varied Merchandise
HoW's she hItting7.

"HoWS she hltting2"
Any needed accessory for your
automobile may be obtained az
PARA & Sons. Brownsville dealers
a. 1915 Levee street.
Need anything II the grocery
line?"
Your wants may be satisfactorily
supplied at the same location. be-
cause PARA e. Sons. starting from
a small grocery business in 1920.
have gradually added to their mer-
chandise lines until At the present
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the artistry Of his trade. as the man.
utactured articles turned out by his
plant Will prove.