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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-23

his SIOTy wandered, ana GATES were.
not in chronological order.
During the days when Bagdad on
the Gulf was a city OF $4,000 popu-
lation. and Matamoros had l 1900,
Brownsville was a small village. a
wide spot in the road, with about
300 people, mostly MeXicans. No
n paid much attention TO the
place.
Bagdad was the city. the metropo-
lis OF the section, more cosmopolitan
than Brownsville is now, with its
foreign trade, and men from every
country in the world, with strange
tongues and languages. The actual
population Of the town was approx
imately $4,000.
Streets were narrow and winding,
and business buildings and ware
houses. saloons and hotels. residen-
ces and a few schools. were all OF
wood. No brick buildings were to be
seen.
Bagdad Not On Gulf
Contrary to popular opinion, the
city was not on the gulf, but was
located three miles up from the
mouth of the Rio Grande. at that
time navigable as far as Rio Grande
City and beyond.
The town was a hotbed Of unrest,
and fights and killings were not
were not unknown nor were they
the exception 10 the rule. Drunken
brawls precipitated by French. Ger
man, Italian. English. and Yankee
sailors occurred daily. With such
mixture of races 1t was TO be eX-
pected.
A French oma or refinement.
a Julia Lucadou. lost an expensive
robe valued at SIT 600. which was
never recovered. Don Pauline re-
members the incident wildly. Tor
ST., 900 in those days vas what three
times that amount is now.
A band Of Is negroes made noe
turnal raids on the town for four
teen nights in succession. Raids
were not unknown nor were they
unusual. but for the band to make
this many consecutive visits was no
vel. at least. II is said hat they
managed TO gather a small fortune
They were identified rs American
negroes. but were never a~pprehend-
ed. This was in 1866.
The era Of prosperity for the city
was during the Civil war in the n
ted States. which Don Pauline calls
'sthe revolution" Rich men from
the States flocked TO the place. and
q..-1 49,. e. ErNnnafnm fhntW
money, making occasional trips TO
Europe. buying and selling food and
clothing, ~profiteering.
Destroyed IN 1867
The streets Of Bagdad. with their
Mexican names. were crowded. Sol
diers of fortune were numerous
Morals were lax.
This, of course. was during the
early part Of the war, for Bagdad
was totally destroyed by a terrific
storm in 1867.
Il did not live in Matamoros at
the time, nor did / live in Browns
vile" said the old man, but i'm
mediately after the destruction /
received a letter from an intimate
friend Of mine. Prudencio Hinoiosa.
describing the storm. He said that
it lasted for two solid DAYS and
nights. and it rained and the wind
blew and the waters rose
The storm was a terrific gulf hur-
ricane. with strong winds and heavy
rains. fne town Of wooden build
ings was washed and blown away.
The loss Of life was appalling. ap-
proximatelv 1000 dying. Scattered
ranches suffered dreadfully, and the
loss Of cattle and horses was ines
Unable.
Bagdal Disappears
After the storm the town was not
rebuilt. A few stumps al still be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-23

EARLY BROWNSVILLE -. H BIG TRAIN ROB-
Berry 7. BAGDAD AMI THE STORM THAT DE-
STROYED IT -. NAVIGATION OF THE RIO GRANDE
-. STAGECOACH A Y -. MULES n THE SPAN
ISH AMERICAN WAR 49,. INDIAN RAID ON BROWNS
VILE -. BANDIT TROUBLE -. OTHER EARLY
FACTS -. NEGROES LOOT BAGDAD.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-23

my. Not expecting resistance, the
Indians fled. leaving q few dead and
wounded behind.
NO Americans or Mexicans were
killed.
The First Cemetery
The first cemetery in Brownsville
was located where the courthouse Is
now, the old Mexican said.
When the foundation for the
building was dug. many bones and
pieces OF old coins were unearthed.
Brownsville began to prosper in
1904 when the railroad from the
north vas first constructed. One
Of the first banks in Brownsville,
according TO Don Pauline. was me
First National Bank, with Emilio
Forto as president. An ancient
bank under Don Pancho Yturia
was older than the First National,
being here when Don Pauline ar
rived half a century ago.
Other early bankers we're Manuel
Alonzo and Santiago Brown.
Early stores were managed and
owned by Manuel Alonzo, Juan and
Miguel Fernandez. Andres Cueto.
and Adolfo Cara. These names
still figure prominently in Browns
vile.
Victor Egly and Juan Ayala were
the two blackSmiths under spread
ing mesquite trees.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-23

well do I remember the early days" said Don Pauline, in Spanish, as
he assumed a comfortable position and glanced at his WIFE VINO was
operating a hand press. The old man is rs years old, but remarkably
well preserved. Powerful god-ummed glasses and hands black with INK
tell Of his profession, with which he has been connected for half a CEN
fury. He founded and printed Ell Povenir. once a daily and then a
weekly, which was one OF the first newspapers printed in the Valley.
Brownsville" be asked. and then he began his tale OF "reminiscences.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-23
Roads Leading North

Corpus Christi was the closest
town to Brownsville on the Ameri-
can side Of the river, and a wind
ing path led down the coast to ii.
In places the road was wide and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-23

NoTE: The following facts were obtained from Don Pauline $
PrecIado, 76. a Brownsville resident for almost so years, and puoisner
OF one OF the first newspapers in this section, Ell PoRVENIRo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-23
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Shaving Lotion

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
SCIENTISTS SUED
TO PROTECT SECRET
Durium Firm Asks Writ Against
Exposure of Method of Making
Photograph Records.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 3.-An in
junction to restrain three Columbia
University scientists from disclosing
secret formulate by which monograph
records are made of durium, SUBJ
stance of flexible as paper. but hard
enough to withstand hammer blows,
was asked in a suit filed In Supreme
Court today by the Durium Products
Corporation
Prof. Hal T. Beans, head of the
chemistry department, and his assist
ants, George Walden, jr., and Louis p.
Hammet, were employed in 1927 as con-
eulting chemists to develop the basic
invention, the complaint said. Their
efforts to find a substance that hardens
when heated were rewarded by the dis
covery of durium, which is formed by
the hardening Of a resin at explosion
speed.
When the scientists were employed, at
o salary of 500 a day, the complaint
said, they agreed TO keep the formulate
secret. Later, after they discovered
further improvements and were refused
additional compensation, the complaint
charged, they threatened to sell the
secret formulate to the r. G. A.-Victor
Corporation.
In addition to the Injunction, the
Durtum Products Corporation asked
that the three be compelled to assign
10 the corporation any patents they may
seek on the basic invention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Ayres have re-.
turned to their home, IS Adams street
northwest, from a trip to Brooklyn,
Niagara Falls, New York City and other
places in New York State Miss Eliza.
ents on vacation, returned with them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
MOTOR PATROLS
PROVE EFFICACY
Police Praise Auto System as
Burglary Suspect Is
Seized.

High praise is being handed the new
system OF automobile patrols in the
second precinct by police officials as a
result Of the solution of "a burglary and
the Immediate arrest of the alleged cul-
prit yesterday a short time after the
old method of foot patrols was abol-
ished and the enforcement of law and
order intrusted to the blue-coated oper-
ators of feet of shiny new roadsters.
The apprehension of John H. LIE
Febvre, 17-year- old seaman of Andover,
Mass, and the subsequent placing of a
charge of HOUSEKEEPING against him
in connection with robbery at the
Nolan Plumbing Supply Co., 136 K
street northeast, was attributed to the
mobility of the motorized unit by Com
missioner Herbert Crosby and Capt.
ond precinct.
Suspect Seized Within Block.
The theft was reported to police a
few moments after the last of the foot
patrolmen at No. 2 completed their
trick of duty yesterday morning and
watched the new motorized patrols
leave the station to take up the work
where they left off. Patrolman Walter
a.
he Jumped into his new car and hur-
ried to the scene.
A quick examination of the plumbing
supply shop disclosed that the robbery
was committed by some one wearing
rubber sneakers. Clear impressions OF
the soles were found on window sill.
Rice returned to his machine, searched
the neighborhood and halted lie Febvre
less than block away.
The youth protested his innocence,
but Rice led him to the supply shop
prints on the window sill and the treads
on the soles of lie Febvre's sneakers.
The boy then is said to have confessed.
and handed over to Rice a roll of
stamps worth $40 which he said he had
taken from the office of Nolan's estab-
lishment.
Shows Worth of System.
Commissioner Crosby and Capt.
Davis declared the case demonstrated
the efficacy of the motorized system.
and said that a foot patrolman could
not have reached the scene and con-
Quoted search as rapidly as did Rice.
The automobile system of patrolling
has been installed at the second pre-
cinct as an experiment, and will be
spread to other parts of the city If the
test proves successful. 1t is planned to
eventually equip each of the cars with
radio receiving sets. which will enable
their operators to keep in touch with
the radio crime alarm system soon to
be instituted by the department.
The personnel of Capt, Davis COM
nand, which protects an area of APP
proximately square miles, has been
reduced from 90 to rs men as a result
of the installation of the new system.
Six machines now constantly move
around the precinct in designated au-
tomobile beats" while another is kept
for emergency duty at the station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
SOCIETY
Continued From Second page)

were Mrs. Charles Medford and Miss
Alba Bailey, both of Washington; Miss
Marian Weldon of Fredericksburg, Va,
and Miss Hazel Coppage of Culpepper,
Va.
Miss Mittie Eugenia Burch enter
tanned Saturday evening at delightful
roof party, in honor of Miss Gertrude
Brigham, founder of the Art Promoters
Club. Interesting entertainment was
provided by various members of the
club and unique games were played,
Among the guests were Mr.. Felix Lake,
Miss Natalie Lake, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert F. Beresford, Nine. de Lagnel. Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Cans, Mr.. Wallace
Wright Miss Pauline Bruner, Mr.. Will
liam Huntington, Mr.. Philip Bell,
Newell Atkinson and MIR. Rohrback.
A very pretty little home wedding
took place last Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the home of Mrs. S. M.
Butler, III Flower avenue, when her
granddaughter. Miss Dorothy Butler,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. But
Ter, was united in marriage to Mr..
Robert Bracket, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. e. Bracket of 1925 Flower avenue,
in the presence of the immediate FAM
lily. Elder F. M. Wilcox was the off,
ciating clergyman.
The bride wore a gown of robins
egg blue chiffon and lace with a cor
sage bouquet of American red roses.
The rooms were tastefully decorated
with golden rod and pink zinness. Aft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

Incidentally. .our college
shopper says that moth
ing wears so well as Gold
Stripe. and hints that
a collegienne would be
very wise to take q whole
wardrobe of them in
service sheer and chiffon,
to meet all her needs.
Gold Stripe are $3.50
and $1.95.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

addressed mass meeting Monday aft
ernoon at the auditorium.
Mr.. and Mrs j. G. Garbrick have re-
turned to their home, 2106 N street
northwest, after a visit of several days
with Mr.. Garbrick's parents at. State
College. Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
FRENCH ARMIES STAGE
TWO BIG MIMIC BATTLES
Notifications Near Italian-Swiss
Frontier and in Lorraine Most
Important Since War.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, September 3.--For the first
time in recent history two army maneu-
vers on large scale are being held
simultaneously in France.
One is along the Italian-Swiss frontier
in the French Alps in Southeastern
France, with the center of operations
about so miles northwest of the Italian
city of Turin.
The other is in re-annexed Lorraine,
along the German frontier. Twenty
thousand troops are engaged along the
italian front and $4,000 on the German
front.
One great mimic battle will be
fought, beginning today, and lasting a
week. The French press say that the
German front operations represent the
most important mobilization of land
electives since the Great War. On the
italian front tanks capable of nego-
tiating precipices in the Alps are play
ing a considerable role,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Carroll of the
Broadmoor Apartments, are guests al
the Hotel Breton Hall, New York City
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. E. Edwards, Mr.
and Mrs. Paul C. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs
David A. Dobec and Miss Hazel Van
Huff were among the Washingtonians
sailing from Baltimore on the Ontario
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

And Gold Stripe Stock
ings in the new dull"
shade of chiffon that one
must have. Promenade
Is the correct shade.
$1.95.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
CANADIAN FL YERS START
ARCTIC RESEARCH WORK
Maj. Burwash and Pilot Are Bound
for Dominion Survey of King
Williams Land.

BY the Associated Press.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, September B.
Maj. l.. T. Burwash, Canadian explorer
and his pilot. w. e. Gilbert. were be-
lieved yesterday to have begun research
work for the Dominion government in
the Arctic waters of King williams
Land.
w. A. Buchanan, Western Canada
Always pilot, reported the flyers left
Fort Hearne August rs bound for the
region where Sir John Franklin and
his Arctic party of 129 men persisted 80
years ago. Buchanan carried q supply
of gasoline to Maj. Burwash and was
standing by on Hunter Bay, on the
shore Of Great Bear Lake, In case the
men need assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

A hankie with q brown
border and scattered over
with polo players. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

Of the Merchant q Miners Sunday for
visit in Boston.
Mr. Schley zerkin Of S21 Fourteenth
street is a guest at the Hotel Breton
Hall, New York City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

Heat Distorts Foot Ball Pictures.
NEW YoRK.-It has been so warm
that pictures Of Fordham's first foot
ball practice look like those of a
musical comedy rehearsal. The boys
are shown kicking in something that
looks like rompers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

or short trip, Mr. and Mrs. Bracket
will reside at Ill Flower avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther lager have as
their guests for the week end their
son, Mr. Raymond lager of Elizabeth
N. j.: Miss Lavinia Speak of Luray.
Va; Mr.. G. H. Clarke of New York,
Mr.. H S. Gillinsward of Stockholm,
Sweden, and Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Wyndham of Cardiff. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

Mrs. Margaret Hopkins Worrell OF
East Clifton Terrace has returned from
q visit to relatives in Oklahoma, Kan
sas and Cincinnati, at which latter city
she was delegate to the Ladies of the
G. A. r. Convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

Mrs. Emanuel r. Haas and family of
the Broadmoor Apartments have re-
turned to Washington after an extended
stay in Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03

Mrs. o. v. Carpenter, who. with her
mother, Mrs. Mary v. Turner spent
some time in Atlantic City, has returned
to her home here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-03
Former Assistant p. NJ. G. and
Mrs. BiIIamy Returning,

Mr.. Harry H. Billamy, former Assist
ant Postmaster General, and Mrs. Bill
lamy are returning to Washington this
week from Sunset Hall, Wernersville,
Pa. where they have been mentioning
for the past two months. Mr. and Mrs.
Billamy will be at home, at the Mar
Unique, after September 5.
Mrs. Jesse w Nicholson has returned
to her home, after passing the week end
at Mountain Lake Park, Md, where she
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01
HOTELS

FOR SALE-Piano. Inquire ' the Bank of Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01
SEWARD, GATEWAY, REBUKED

The Valdez Miner stuck knife into Seward, ana Gateway editorially speaking, last week, gave IL good twist then sat back and chorted III gee It makes
 difference whose OK is gored Editor Wilcox sad, re- ferrng to the removal of the Signal Corps headqar- ters from Valdez to Seward and now, the proposed re mova from Seward to Anchorage. (By the way An chorage Times reprint Wilcoxs comment 1t is good)
 In the meantime we thank Editor Wilcox for hls choice remarks and wish him and Valdez more power
 To err is human etc. But about three years ago resident of Valdez dropped into this office and during the course of the conversation made a remark when struck deep into this editors heart and will forever re main lodged there "Why build up town by tearing down another?'
 There are times when becomes weary of for- ever turning the other cheek and, in all self respect must return the blows But there is nothing, we bet Iieve Valdez can say or do which would tempt us to destroy or harm her, in any way We have nothing but the deepest admiration for Editor Wilcox and the resi- dents of Valdez who fighting vaianty to not only retain what theirs but building toward the future
 Fair competitor, above board and all that can be expected between enterprising towns and cites It IS good for all concerned Rivalry has always existed pei tWx closely situated communities, towns and cltes
 Seward, and The Gateway, expect to be gored many times in the future Progress is that way. But not for one moment do we expect to lay down, quit Anyone do that.
 So again we say we like the spirit exempified by Valdez. The writer well recalls, 20 odd years ago. when thousands of people roamed the streets and Is sincere in saying hope the near future will bring back to Valdez thousands more What is good for Val deg is good for Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01

FOR SALE-Fox rancn on Glacier Highway, Is minutes from Sand Point, Idaho. Five room house, barn, 20 acres, near slaughter house and cheap feed. Pens in good condition. Price S3,0O0. For full particulars write Charles
 Nawn, Sand Point, Idaho, Rt. \.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01
CANADA E SHINING
 EXAMPLE .F0R NATIONS

GENEVA, Oct, l, (P)-Canada was held up before the Assembly of the League of Nations as a shin- ing example to nations who are striving to solve the problem of minorities.
 Sir Robert Borden, former Dom inion premier, told Germany and other nations who are being con- stantly disturbed because of the presence of foreign racial groups within their borders, the pro- blem could De Solved justly and al- So happily.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01
SENSIBLE FRIENDSHIP
 ADVOCATED FOR WORLD

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct, I, (P- A plea that Great Britain join in sensible friendship to lead the world to a new era of peace was made by Gerald Campbell, British Consul-generaI in speech before members of the Commonwealth Club.
 The world must be built anew on better and more solid founda- tions, and I predict it will be ac- complished by the end of this cen ury," Campbell said.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01

One good five passenger sedan in first t-class condition for sale cheap at OgIe's Garage.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01

J.F. Sparks, 48 years old, w resi- dent of Juneau for several years, died. Before coming to Juneau he lis believed to have lived in other parts of Alaska. His friends in Jun eau have not learned anything rel garding his relatives. So far as is known he had no property inter- ests.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01
WANTED ITO BUY

Hundreds have sent us discarded jewelry, old gold, false teeth, bridges, crowns, silver, platinum. diamonds, antiques. Mail yours today. Money mailed promptly Goods returned if offer refused. Uhler. Sta. E. Brooklyn, N. N.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01
ANTI -AMERICANISM

WASHINGTON, Oct., I, R Cuba's lone and angry stand against the League of Nations Pro- tocol, designed to pave the way for the entry of the United States into the World Court, is regarded by the Cubans in this country as just an other evidence of President Mach adO's anti -Americanisrl.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01

It would be interesting to know if Major Malcolm Elliott has included in years budget the nee essary to build harbor of refuge in Resurrection Bay for small craft We hope he has,
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01

You are not considered very important if each mail doesn't bring you one or two of those ridiculous
Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01
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Seward daily gateway., 1930-10-01

FOR RENT-Furnished apartment.
 Paulson apartments.
The Washington times., 1930-03-24
A Playwright Paid
Great Tribute
To Actor

It was the custom a century
ago for playwrightS and authors
to dedicate their works to a
friend, noted parsonage or a pa
tron Of the arts. When James
Sheridan Knowles wrote "Vir-
ginius," being presented at the
Auditorium, the dedication was
to a famous actor, who present
ed it, and was as follows:
To William Macready, Esq.
My Dear Sir: What can I do
less than dedicate this tragedy
to you? This is a question which
you cannot answer, but I can
cannot do less, and If could
do more, I ought and would.
"I was a perfect stranger to
you. You read my play and at
once committed yourself respect
ing its merits. This, perhaps, is
not saying much for your head
but it says a great deal for
your heart, and that is the con-
Sideration which, above all
others, makes me feel happy and
proud in subscribing myself,
Your grateful friend and SER
want,
JAMES SHERIDAN KNOWLES.
London. May 20, 1920"
The Washington times., 1930-03-24
Zazu Pitts Acquires
Screen "Rep" As
Waller

Jazz singers, blues singers,
love-song crooners and other
varities Of vocalists have been
produced by the talking screen
and now comes the first
waller" She is Zazu Pitts
and she introduces her wailing
in the musical romance
Honey" Nancy CAROLS sec.
orfd starring production, which
comes to Warmers Metropolitan
Theater on Friday.
With her large, sad blue eyes
and tear-choked voice, Miss
Pitts can wrench a sob or a
laugh from any film audience.
Although a veteran of a dozen
talking pictures, Miss Pitts had
never been given the op-
portunity to exercise her wall
ing" until cast as the dolorou3,
Sad-eyed, ever crying houSemaid
in Honey" In this role, Miss
Pitts sings-or rather "wails"--
q reprise Of one Of the pictures
tuneful melodies. The song has
a particularly light and catchy
melody, but Miss Pitts, with her
welled eyes and sobs accenting
each line, walls" it in heart
breaking fashion. One must
see and hear the "wailing" to
appreciate the genius Of Miss
Pitts