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New Britain herald., 1930-07-30
Reported hy Liners

The dirigibla has been reported by ruuerous liners, most Of which were in wireless touch with her Al 7.15 o'clock this morning Green w.eh time (2.I5 q. m. r.. :. IT the steamship Ausonia sighted the F-110 which passed over her. A this time the air liner was approx imatelv halfway between the Irish coast and Cape Race. Ncwtound- land.
 Signals and greetings exchanged, Apparently all well,' said rhe mes sage received from the AUsonia by the Associated Press.
 For some undetermined reason the R-1oo did not communicate with at ( o'clock this morn ing as had been expected. However, no anxiety was felt as the alrship had exchanged greetings with sev- oral ships a about this time. Amos pheric conditions. it vas thought, may have prevented her from get ting into touch with her air base.
 Weather More Favorable
 
 According 10 the north Atlantic weather chart most favorable weath- CT conditions were prevailing in tha mid-Atlautjc over which the R-l0e now is proceeding.
 Among tho liners which was in touch with the airship during the night was the Steamship Neganric. the passengers and officers on the Mesantjc could hear tho motors on the dirig5ble but were unable 10 sight her because Of fog.
 The air ministry this morning re quea'ed the Associated Press to place at it's disposal Associated Press messages regarding the R-t0o from ships at sea. The ministry wished the messages 10 supplement is own information reeard.ng .he progress of the dirigiblc
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30
DROUGHT BECOMES
 SERIOUS SITUATION
Continued From First Page)

late for the corn. though it would help some in the bottoms.
 Iowa was hot and dry during the week ending Tuesday with only small sections receiving moisture Damage has been heavy in Nebra ska but the crop there was reported as flair" The prevalent cry: "Rain." IS coming from North Dakota.
 In the western corn belt, especial- ly in Kansas and Wisconsin. show- CTS in the past seven days hearten- ed the farmers.
 It is too dry over much O, the south for the cotton. The crlp is deteriorating in the northern tLo- thirds of Texas and in Oklahoma. Showers in the north and east help cd some in Arkansas but more rain would be welcome. Louisiana cotton made little progress. Parts Of West Tennessee have not had rain for 70
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30
Real Showers Needed

East of the Mississippi showers gave relief, but many sections had no rain at all and an fashioned gully washing downpour was needed 10 fill the thirsty soil.
 Commenting on the lower temper atures the agriculture department rived without general and generous rains over widespread areas"
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30
I'LL GrshrIard.

we'll Greenland.
 Winds favorable at the start be- came adverse, however. and the R. loo cut over the Irish Sea at Liver pool, passing over the Isle of Man and through the Null cf hlntyre, which is narrow channel separat- ing northern Ireland and Scotland. Thereafter she passed over Rathlin island, over Malin Head, Ulster, and thence southwestWard on the great circle course.
 With both short wave and long wave wireless sets, the airship kept in constant communication with steamships or the British air min Istry, checking her course and ob- taining weather reports.
 ii Persons Aboard
 Forty-four persons, including eight passengers, are aboard the craft for the 3,355 mile voyage. Most noted among them are Sir C. Denlstoun Burney, the designer of the craft, and Major E. H. Scott, famous aIrship commander. The commander Of the flight, however. IS Squadron Leader F. s. Booth.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30
TREE.S|TTING BAN BEING CONSIDERED
 BY CITY OFFICIALS

Continued From First Page)
New Britain herald., 1930-07-30

mire the spunk of the kids - Benny Clark, filling station propri-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
One Passenger Dies
When Ship Founders

LONDON. November 20.-fP-lts
masts alone protruding from the
swelling waters Of the Atlantic. the
Nelson Steam Navigation COM
Danv's new liner Highland Hone
Law beneath the raves OF the Faril-
hoes Islands. Portugal. TO-DAY.
or the 537 passengers and crew
aboard the boat. which was en-
route from London for Buenos
Aires. all but three e safe IN
hotels al Peniche. Portugal.
Manuel Perez. a Spanish emig-
rant. died during the night from
injuries received In getting away
from the steamer after she went
aground on the rocks near Peniche
at dawn yesterday. Two others. a
Spanish woman emigrant and her
child. were believed lost.
The saddeSt Of all the survivors
was Captain T. J. Jones. 75-year-
old Commander OF the vessel. Al
though survivors regarded his saw
ing OF passengers and crew In life
boats as a personal triumph he
was overcome with grief at the
disaster. Upon landing at Peniche.
he had TO be supported BY two Of
his officers. He had an enviable
reputation for navigation which
made younger officers contest for
places on his ships.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
PARTY ROBBED
"Crime-Proof" District Of
Chicago Invaded

CHICAGO. Nov. 20.-tP-Ap-
parently there is no such place as
a crime-proof section Of Chicago.
Three men last night invaded
Aston street. recently described as
a district so well patrolled by
special police employed by million
aire residents that they regarded
ii as crime-proof.
When they left they took with
them iewelry valued b. its owners
at $500 and a small amount of
cash.
Mrs. Charles :. Dennis. resident
OF Aston street, Mr.. and Mrs. Dud-
lev G. Palmer of winnetka. Ill.
and Mrs. Warren Macarthur of
Phoenix, Ariz.. we're the victims
Using pistols to C9e-ce Palmer erd
the chauffeur Of Mrs. Dennis car.
the trio robbed them as they ar
rived ut Mrs. Dennis home after
Z theater party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
HIGHWAY FUND
ACTION ASKED
1882 Allotment May Be
Available by March
Instead Of July

WASHINGTON. Nov. 20-CP-
Congress will be asked to make the
sl25, 900 allotted for federal aid in
read construction in 1892 available
Immediately upon enactment Of the
agriculture departments supply bill.
Chairmen Of state drought relief
committees, meeting with the ma
tinnal committee. were so advised
today BY c. w. Warburton. secretary
Of the national committee. Secre-
tary Hyde and the budget bureau
will join in the recommendation.
If agreed to, Warburton explain
ed. the road funds for the fiscal
year 1892 would be available probab-
~ before March ! rather than on
July ], the beginning OF the 1892
fiscal year.
Warburton pointed out that during
September and October. l6.740.0 00
in federal funds for highway con-
struction were used as compared
with s8.s26. COO in the same two
months last year. This acceleration
was TO stimulate employment to
help farmers suffering from the
drought.
Contracts made against the 1882
allotment for road construction are
expected to represent aggregate ex-
penditures by state and federal gov
ernments Of s3O.0O0,0OO prior to the
first of January.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20

4 Another Brownsville woman golf
er expected to display unusual
tournament wares is Mrs. O. ID.
Deputy. Entertainment Is being ar
ranged by the Brownsville members
OF the country club for the visitors,
the only anxiety felt at present be-
ing the low hanging clouds.
Handicap Flights
Play VIII be handicap flights, with
two on the eishteen-hole course,
and one flight on a pine-hole round.
Eight prizes are being offered, first
low net and second low net on
each Of the three fights. a prize
FOR low gross, and blind boyle.
The last meeting Of the associa-
ton was held in Kingsville last
spring. The t-ganization has been
holding a tournament three times
yearly since its organization, but it
Is expected that meets viii be held
four times annually since the n
try OF the Llal4o Grande club. Mer-
cedes. into the circuit. Original
members were the Brownsville,
K%ingsville and Corpus Christi clubs.
Many Expected
Brownsville women are to
entertain the visiting golfers with
luncheon at the club Friday, and
Mrs. j. X. Wells Is to be hostess
to the Corpus Christi and Kings
vile groups at dinner In Matamor-
os Thursday evening.
From Corpus Christi the follow
ing are here or expected: Mes
danes Lee Curran, Frank Cook,
Edwin Slate. John Goodwin. Maise
We'll. Richard Klebere. John Luby,
Maston Nixon. w. o. Saunders. w.
L. Ammer and Louise Spoonts.
From Kingsville: Mesdames ..
0. Sims. J. G. Nolan, Walter House.
Joe Keepers. Robert Kleberg, Al
Kleberg and .Tohn FinneFan.
From the Llano Grande country
club. Mercedes: Mesdames Robert
Kern. Robert Kirkpatrick. Thomas
;. Rivers. and Miss Margie WEIGH.
Brownsville entrants are Mes
DANES B. O.. Works. o. ID. Deputy.
j. M. George. =. J. Tucker. Thos.
Sweeny. J. x. Wells. G.. ID. Sutton.
and Mrs. Wade OF San Bsntto.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
new ALTITUDE
RECORD SOUGHT
Brownsville Man to Try
Upper Ozone Friday AT
San Benito Field
Especial 20 The Herald

SAN BENITO, Nov. 20-San Ben
ito was all set Thursday TO enjoy
the program mapped out for formal
opening Of the local airport Friday
afternoon following its postpone
ment Armistice Day or account o.
rain.
Most of the pilots who intended
being on hand at that time and a
number of others have promised
TO be here Friday. according TO Earl
c. Darfler who is in charge Of the
arrangements.
There will be two bands. the mu-
nicipal organization with T. Ralp
Willis as director, and the Missouri
Pacific Booster band from Kings
vile.
Most Of the events originally sche-
duled will be carried out with a
balloon bursting, dead stick landing
and other contests. An altitute re-
cord attempt will be made BY Les
Mluldin Of Brownsville and Fear
less" Good is to entertain with his
educated motorcycle"
There will be a pageant by school
children, air derbies from other
cities and a dummy race 20 Browns
vile and return.
Pilots who had responded to in
vitations to attend by Wednesday
night included Clarence Wooten Of
San Antonio: Jimmy Watson. Cor
pus Christi: Norvell Carmichael, San
Renito: E. l.. Waithan and Les
Mauldin. Brownsville: Homer Burris.
Corpus Christi; Flats Rogers and
Paul Woodall, Dallas; Reg Robbins,
TT. Worth, Mabel Cooper, San An
tonic: ". M. Brown. ". @. Bertram,
L. A. Hurley and @. L. Britton. all Of
Chicago: Colonel johnson, McAllen:
Phil Fairless. Harlingen
A loudspeaker truck will broad
cast the ceremonies.
Visiting pilots will be given a din
ner at Z p. m. Friday at the Stone
wall Jackson hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
Two Nations Hold
Worlds Gold Supply

WASHING TON, Nov. 20.-P-
Sixty per cent Of the worlds gold
lies in the Golfers Of two nations,
the United States and France.
Never since the world war have
any two countries held such a
stupendous share of the worlds
wealth. The Federal Reserve Board
set the United States holdings OF
November I at "a SO 100000. They
have grown $4,000 900 in ten
months or this wear.
France. said the Board. has been
the globes principal taker Of gold
since 1927 when il stabilized the
franc. The Bank OF France utilized
its foreign balances to increase the
gold reserves until the spring Of
1929. Then II stopped. but COM
mercial banks continued the inflow
adding to the Bank OF France
reserves a total Of $3.50. 000.0 900. The
Republics holdings now Is $685.
900 900.
The American holdings are not
at the postwar peak, but $780,
600 900 under the mark set In Nav.
1927. Losses occurred then until
June, 1923.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
Mexico Celebrates
Revolt Anniversary

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 20.-Pl-
Mexico today celebrated the
twentieth anniversary OF La Re-
volucion." the movement which in
1910 overthrow the administration
Of Porfirio Diaz and established
that Of Francisco /. Madero.
An official holiday was in force
by public decree. Flags were hung
on building and for the first time
Catholic churches bore the flag OF
Mexico in accordance with a recent
decree Of President Ortiz Rubio.
Newspapers devoted special sec
tons to the history Of the Revolu-
ton. Mexican politicians refer to
all events which have occurred since
the Diaz overthrow as being incid-
ents in La Revolution"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20

xriously. Twelve were in critical
condition. More than so others re-
ceived minor injuries.
A committee Of twelve men was
taking an active part in laying plans
to rebuild the eastern part Of the
town. whose population Is approx
mately 1000.
Appeals by Governor w. j. Hol-
loway and the American Red Cross
for s30.0 900 TO carry on the work Of
rehabilitation were met by dona-
tons which early today totslled
more than s13. with many other
subscriptions to be tabulated.
Guards Patrol Area
r. Z. Mattison, Jr.. member OF the
relief committee and vice-president
of the Oklahoma Contractors Asso-
citation. said contractors would VOL
unteer to rebuild the homes rs
soon as money for the materials
alone was forthcoming, without
considering profits.
The homeless persons were being
cared for by half a dozen relief or
carnations and friends whose
homes escaped the storm. A can
teen was established at the Naza-
rene church by the Salvation Army.
and cots were set I'D in vacant
CONTINUED On Page Twelvel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20

llISI ildlli, anu " hiCCN ooANOAA
Street and Doc Osborne, his direc-
tors in this territory.
Trend Changes
He was optimistic over the fin
ancial condition of the country.
and predicted prosperity in the
near future. He explained that
persons were turning from stocks
and bonds to real estate for invest
ment. and that he thought this a
sounder policy.
The future OF the Valley Is bright,
Mr.. Slaughter said, and "a highly
enthusiastic over possibilities here.
E. F. White, also OF Dallas and
a director Of the company. &C
companied Mr.. hit er to
Brownsville. Mr.. White said that
"the Valley Is the best section in
Texas. Texas is the best state in
the Union. and the United States
is the best country in the world.
That makes the Valley a pretty
nice place
Growth Seen
Mr.. White quoted II. L. Koker-
nut. San Antonio millionaire. in
saying that one could take the 1881
increase in wealth and population
in the United States. and that
Texas would double this. and that
one will be able to take the Texas
increase in wealth and population,
and that south Texas would double
that.
Gordon Street. local banker and
president Of the Rio Grande VAL
ley Trust company. stated that he
was attempting TO interest Mr..
SLAUGHTER and his COMPANY in in
vesting in farm loans instead Of
city property. Mr.. White said that
the Southern Old Line company
was considering this matter closely
Valley Changes
In speaking Of his father. Mr..
Slaughter said that long ago his
father was offered $4,000 acres OF
land around Mission for 25 cents
an acre. Such land now. Ii was
pointed out. is. worth as high as
81 900 an acre. He said his father
turned down the offer not because
he did not see the future Of the
Valley but because he was looking
for grazing land for his cattle.
and that his longhorns could not
Craze here because their enormous
horns would get caught in the
mosquitoes.
Il see infinite possibilities in the
insurance business. I am COM
paratively new in II. all my life
having been spent in the cattle
business. But statistics show that
only 6 per cent Of the persons in
the United States are insured.
Think Of that great "a per cent?"
Visit McAllen
Both Nj. Slaughter and Mr..
White were enthusiastic over the
Valley. and stated that their in
vestments here would increase in
1881.
This is Mr.. Slaughter's second
visit TO Brownsville his last hav-
ing been in 1917.
Il recognize none OF the old
landmarks" he said. The growth
has been phenomenal. The only
thing I recognize is the Rio Gran
de, and / get all mixed when I
walk around the city"
He and Mr.. White attended a
banquet in Matamoros Wednesday
night, and plan to travel 70 Nc
Allen tonight. From there they
will leave the Valley. continuing to
Corpus Christi, and thence back
10 Dallas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
Burglars Get Cash,
Merchandise Here

The Brownsville police force was
busy Thursday in tracking down
the perpetrators OF two burglaries
here Wednesday night.
The Antonio Cavazos store at
Fourteenth and Polk streets was
entered and sl20 taken from the
cash register and other small effects
were taken. The St. Clair filling
station at Thirteenth and Fillmore
also was entered and a quantity Of
oil three tubes and a small sum Of
money were taken.
Police were Of the opinion that
the same parties did both Of the
burglaries.
The burglars broke into the Ca
vazos store through a door and took
the cash register 70 a nearby vacant
lot and broke Ii open. The register
was recovered and was being ex-
amined for finger prints Thursday.
Several suspects are being watched.
The st. Clair filling station is OPP
Grated by Albert Taylor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
Another Chicago
Gangster Convicted

CHICAGO, Nov. 20.-fP-An0ther
public enemy" has clashed with
the law and, temporarily at least,
has lost.
He is Jack Guzik. gambler and
one OF the original % gangsters
named by the Chicago Crime COM
mission as public enemies. He
faced a possible prison term OF
fifteen years and q fine OF $4,000
following his conviction on three
counts OF an income tax e@asion
charge. The maximum penalty fcs
each Of the county is five years i'm
prtsonment and $4,000 fine.
Guzik, described by police rs a
collector In the beer business for
Alfonso Capone. gang leader. was
found guilty by a federal court Jury
last night. He was the second of the
public enemies" to be convicted or
a criminal charge within the past
few days. The other was James
CFur) Sammons. found guilty OF
vagrancy by a municipal court
jury.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
Husband and Woman
Arrested for Murder

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 20-P1-
Nelson G. Bowles. "a, retired CAPT.
talist. and Mrs. Irma Loucks Paris
>, his former secretary. were ar
rested here today charged with the
murder Of Bowles' wife. Mrs. Leone
Bowles. 80. society matron.
Mrs. Bowles died November II in
Mrs. Paris apartment. A knife had
been plunged into her breast. Mrs.
Paris and Bowles told police they
were in the apartment at the time
but asserted Mrs. Bowles had stab
bed herself.
Mrs. Paris and Bowles were arrest
ed on orders of District Attorney
Stanley Myers, who said all Off
GERS connected with the investiga-
ton agreed the evidence warranted
the action.
Myers said an admission BY DR..
Paul ID. Cooper. who was called 70
attend Mrs. Bowles that he was
false in a highly material matter
in his original statement" was the
eliminating cause for the murder
charges against Mrs. Paris and
BOwles.
Or. Cooper's alleged false state
ment was understood to concern
the exact time of Mrs. Bowles' death.
Police said DR.. Cooper had told
them Mrs. Bowles was not dead
when he called an ambulance. Au-
thorities asserted last night the
doctor admitted Mrs. Bowles had
been dead about 20 minutes when
he called the ambulance.
Police also said DR.. Cooper did
not notify them or the coroner of
the tragedy. He was later arrested
and charged with removing the
body without the coroner's permits
sion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
RECORD CROWDS
LOOM FOR FAIR
Opening Day Promises Al
Least $4,000 Valley
Children

Harrington. host city Of the
Valley Mid-Winter fair, is gaily dec
Grated. citizens spirits are high,
merchants are ready. and Fair Park
is prepared. for the opening Satur-
day morning.
The far this year is Is per cent
larger than any previous one, ii was
said Thursday, with more exhibits,
more events. and more prizes. "A
total OF % community exhibits have
been planned. and the Madison
Square Garden or the w. T. John
son rodeo and a Loos carnival will
furnish entertainment. and more
than $4,000 in prizes are being offer
ed.
Fifty in Coronation
The outstanding event Of the week,
the coronation Of the queen. Is 10
be held Saturday night in Fair Park
auditorium. with fifty well known
and attractive Valley girls acting
as attendants. This event is being
staged by Frances Beddoes. Fol-
lowing the coronation will be the
Queens Ball at the Plaza hotel ball
room. a public dance but formal
The ball is scheduled to start al 10
o'clock.
Exhibits open Saturday morning,
and the several judges will COM
mence judging the entries. complet-
ing this Sunday. Awards will be
announced later in the week.
$1,000 In Prizes
Each community in the Valley Is
u be represented at the fair, with
the Brownsville and Fl Jardin ex-
hibit under the management OF Geo.
French. Annually the Brownsville
exhibit has been runner-up for first
prizes, and this year an attempt is
being made to take first place. 1t
was said by chamber OF commerce
officials today. A total Of $4,000 In
prizes are being offered for exhibits
alone.
II was said that 10000 free tickets
have been distributed among Valley
school children for the opening day.
The largest attendance on record Is
expected for that day.
The only parade OF the fair IS
planned for III o'clock Saturday
morning when there will be a rodeo
parade through the city. led by the
Harrington high school band.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
WATER
DISTRICT FOR
Seen
Plans to Conserve
Supply Laid At
Meeting
CSpecial to The Herald)

HARLINGEN, Nov. 20.-Creation
OF a master water improvement
district including the counties OF
starr, Willacy. Hidalgo and
Cameron to procure and safeguard
an adequate supply Of water for
domestic and irrigation purposes
in the Valley is in the hands OF
an executive or steering committee
appointed for this purpose at a
meeting OF irrigation interests and
representatives of chambers OF
commerce at the Fair Park Audi
forum Wednesday afternoon.
To the original temporary COM
mittee which reported to the meet
ing Wednesday were added the
names OF Horace Guerra OF Rio
Grande City. representing Starr
county and w. A. Harding OF Ray
mondville representing Willacy
county. The original committee Is
composed OF F. S. Robertson Of
San Benito. Z. c. Couch of Weslaco.
Clay Everhard Of Pharr. A. w.
Cunningham Of Harrington and II
L. Yates OF Brownsville. The nom
nations were made by c. L. Hunter
OF FL Jardin.
Survey Asked
The Wednesday meeting also
passed a resolution urging the
state department to approve the
recommendation Of l.. M. Lawson.
American member OF the Interna-
tional Water Commission. United
States and Mexico. for an ap-
preparation of sl5o,oo0 for a prelim-
mary survey OF the Rio Grande
below TT. Quitman. The resolution
also recommended that the Valley
send a proper representative 70
washington TO confer with officials
there in the interest OF the ap-
rroDriation and other matters.
Copies OF the resolution will go 70
CONGRESSMAN John ". Garner and
Senator's Tom Connally and Nor
ris Sheppard.
The committee named Wednes-
dav is a voluntary organization TO
unrk towards creation OF a master
district. This committee will APP
point A subcommittee on finance
to collect funds to carry on the
Continued on Page Three)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
Railway Man Leaves
To Enter Hospital

Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Hawkes. left
Thursday for Kingsville. where Mr..
Hawkes. is to enter the hospital for
treatment. He has been III for the
past ten days.
Mr. Hawkes. i the city ticket
agent for the Missouri Pacific IN
Brownsville.
Mrs. Hawkes. expects to return
Thursday evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-20
Mauritania Rescues
Ovidia Passengers

NEW YORK. Nov. 20.-CP-The
liner Mauritania was steaming
toward New York today with an
extra complement Of 81 men, a wo-
mar and a ships cat-wrested from
an angry sea off Cape Race, N. F..
yesterday.
Captain s. J. :. Mcneil sent word
that he would arrive at quarantine
about ii a. m. Ne. $. I'd tomorrow
and disembark his passengers. in
GLIDING Captain Carlson and his
wife and a crew Of Is who abandon
ed the Swedish freighter Ovidia
after she sprung a leak and found
cred