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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-18

; Ferguson, strove TO enlist the votes
which observers practically agreed
would decide the nomination. And
both Sterling and Ferguson we're
leaving lieutenants In the West
Texas field this week to continue
the fight.
Sterling supporters declared they
would carry the campaign into
every town OF more than 500 popu-
lation in West Texas and into many
rural districts.
Ferguson turned from West Texas
yesterday after an address Satur-
day night at Breckenridge and
planned to speak tonight ct Port
Arthur, journeying northward
thereafter for a closing speech FRI
day at Marlin.
Sterling Moves East
His line Of offensive moved In an
opposite course northward 70 that
| OF Sterling. who expected to speak
today at Gainesville and Paris, NOV
ing southwark during the week and
closing Friday night at Galveston
Sterling rested yesterday at Fort
Worth.
The burden on the Sterling ap-
peal was honesty In government"
an attack upon the impeachment
| record Of Ferguson while governor
and the pardon record OF his wife,
and an explanation of Sterling's
plan for state highway construction
with bonds secured by q gasoline
tax. rather than a tax upon prop
erty.
Ferguson's campaign embodied On
defense or his wife's pardon record,
accommodation Of Sterling, former
Governor w. p. Hobby and Govern
or Dan Moody, and a declaration
that as "one OF the tribe OF Judah"
he would lead the people out Of
bondage" with verbal artillery par
ticularly directed at Sterling's high
way financing plan.
Moody Asks Libel Freedom
Governor Moody continued In the
field as a speaker against Fergu-
son, planning addresses today nc
Nacogdoches and Lufkin. Tuesday
at Dallas. Wednesday mt San Ange-
10, Thursday at Houston and Friday
| at Austin.
In a statement issued yesterday
at Dallas. where he rested during
the day, the governor declared "the
forces OF good government will win
this fight. The people are rallying
TO the defense Of their state against
Fergusonism.
Tie enthusiasm and the ardor Of
these citizens spells the defeat OF
Jim Ferguson and FergusoniSm In
Texas next Saturday worse than
Fergusonism has ever been defeated
before.
while the people know the
meaning of FerguSonism, II wish
that old jim would withdraw the
threat which he hangs over the
head Of the newspapers 10 sue them
for damages and let them print his
record OF my comments on II.
Offers Same
"I have told them they could
print anything he said about me
and that ] viii waive all claims TO
damages. He wants To keep as
much as possible or what 7 say out
Of the papers by his threat to bring
suits for damages 7 do not blame
the press: the papers are willing to
CONTINUED on Page Two.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-18

AUSTIN. Aug l8-A- Jessie
Stevens, Is, was drowned yesterday
in the Colorado river near here
where she had been swimming with
q party. Members OF the party said
she was IN excellent swimmer and
believed she had suffered an &C.
cident~
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Rain in Central America
Millions Of Dollars Aid Received While Board
Considers Drought Relief

CHICAGO, Aug. ~15-F7-MIlons OF dollars fell over Central America
yesterday in the form Of widespread rains.
Fairly general precipitation, added to the scattered showers of the
last few days. brought much needed relief to many drought-stricken
areas, freshening UP pastureland and giving corn a new lease on life.
More scattered showers are expected by the weather bureau today and
tomorrow over the western plains as well as in the southern states.
The heaviest rainfans reported TO the CHICAGO weather bureau YES.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-18

For Brownsville and the valley:
Fair 70 partly cloudy tonight and
Tuesday.
For East Texas: Generally fair
tonight and Tuesday: not much
change in temperature.
Light 10 moderate southerly WINS
on the coast.
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KNITTING LEADS
TO MAN HUNT
AT RIO HONDO
Viviano Garcia Is
Jailed After
Search

viviano Garcia, 24-year-old grub
bing camp employee, Is In the Cam
eron Jail today following the stab
bing and slashing OF Justimiano
Izasuirre near Rio Hondo Sunday
morning.
Garcia was captured after a
vigorous four-hour man hunt
through q dense undergrowth Of
brush near the grubbing camp. The
man-hunt was organized and led
into action by Deputy Sheriff R.
L. Longoria. Some IS men, most OF
them from the grubhing camp.
combed the brush for four hours
before Garcia was discovered.
Virtually ScaIped
Izaguirre was SO severely slashed
and stabbed that the attending ply
stefan stated Sunday morning that
he had little chance to live. An un-
confirmed report of the Sheriff'S
office Monday morning had It
that Izaguirre was dead from his
wounds. The flashing knife was
driven into Izaguirre's lungs. kidney
and back and he was virtually
scalped Indian fashion, officers
state.
Garcia. Izaguirre, Ramon Cara
and Jesus Flores, all employees OF
the grubbing camp, returned about
sun up from an all-night dance In
q truck with a fifth man whom
they say they do not know. This
man was not a skillful driver and
when ne started up TO leave the
camp. he ran over Garcia's leg, the
men said
Man Hunt Organized
Izaguirre laughed heartily at the
accident, and Garcia took offense
at his laughter. the two witnesses
said. The stabbing and slashing
then ensued. Garcia fled into 40
acre underground Of brush near the
camp. Open fields surrounded the
tract on all sides but me-. The
grubbers stationed a maj at each
corner OF the tract and sent for
officers.
Deputy Sheriff Longoria arrived
soon afterward and organized q
man-hunt among the grubbers-
Other officers in the party were
Deputy Sheriff Pablo Lopez. city
Marshal B. p. McClung of Rio
Hondo and Deputy Marshal Ernes-
to Gonzales.
After four hours OF securing the
dense underground. Garcia was
flushed and caDtured. He came out
Of the tract near McClung, who
took him into custody.
The filing Of charges are being
held up pending confirmation OF
Izaguirre's deafb.
Garcia told Deputy Sheriff Lon
goria that he became incensed at
Izaguirre when he laughed at him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-18
GETS RAIN

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug. 18.-
R-Rainfall varying from moder-
ate to heavy downpours today and
last night appeared to have broken
a drought OF from 70 to 80 days
duration In most sections or Ark
ansas. Several points in the north
part of the state reported rains Of
more than 8 inches. while in most
places where rain fell farmers said
IL was sufficient to insure good
fall gardens and late crops.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-18

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow, under normal ~uneteDrnl-
ogical conditions:
High fs56 M. m
Low 5:z5 y. III
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-18

terday were 1.72 inches at Birming-
ham, Ala, 1.60 at Davenport. Ia,
and 1.34 In wiliiston, ". ID.
Southern Illinois and Indiana.
numbered among the acutely strick-
en- areas in the government drought
survey, received soaking rains in
most sections. Those crops that
had not been completely burned out
were considered to have a good
chance for recovery.
The weekend was kind TO the
corn belt farther west, also a more
than an inch OF rain fell in the
last few days at Valentine, Neb.,
Keokuk. Ia. and Fort Dodge, Ia.
Substantial showers were reported
In most OF the two states.
The whitening tobacco crop OF
Southern Wisconsin, the corn. late
wheat and potatoe fields Of Mime
sofa and the Dakotas, all benefited
TO an extent not easily estimated.
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RIVER FORECAST

RIVER FORECAST
There win be a slight To moderate
rise In the river at San Benito and
Brownsville during the next 24 tc
50 hours.
Flood Present 7a-Hr. a4-Hf.
Ermwm Stage rhmm Rain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-18

crowds literally swarmed on The
Valley beaches yesterday. The
gain in the use Of these outing
places makes one wonder If the i'm
provement Of the roadway to Boca
Chica Is to be pointed to as the
cause or II the Valley as a whole
Is Just awakening to the great
pleasure to be derived from outings
In the water and along its edges.
Some day these same beaches will
prove one Of the Valleys greatest
assets In inducing both tourists
trade and the settlement Of the
Valleys ~undeveloped tracts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-18

because Of lack Of financial returns.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
FORMER Ell CENTRAN
WEDS IN GLENDALE

OF much interest to El Centrans,
is the news of the marriage today
in Glendale of Miss Eunice X.
Brown, former resident of this city,
and Walter F. Weydell of Holtville.
The ceremonv was performed in
the Wee Kirk o. the Heather, Glen
dale, by the Rev. J.. Roy Harris of
the First Baptist church, and the
bride was attractively gowned in
English violet crepe, wearing a white
lace hat and carrying a bouquet of
bride s roses and lilies Of the valley.
Immediately after he ceremony
the couple will leave on their we'd
ding trip, planning an extensive tour
of the east and Europe and sailing
from Quebec on May Il on the " En-,
press of France
Mrs. Weydell is the daughter of
Mrs Harriet 4. Brown of Glendale
and during her stay in the valley
was county welfare commissioner IN
FL Centre for six years. Weydell Is
a pioneer resident of the county and
is connected with the post office de-
partment. Upon tho>c return from
their honeymoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Wey-
dell will be at home TO their friends
in Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
POPULAR COUPLE
MARRIED IN yum A

! Surprising their many friends in
this city, Miss Henrietta Woody
and Roy Taylor Estes, both of Ell
Centre. were quietly married YES
terdav afternoon in Yuma at the
Baptist parsonage, Rev. Goodman
officiating.
The bride was attractive in a
smart chiffon ensemble of ash blue.
all accessories being in beige. Guests
witnessing the ceremony were Mrs.
s. f. Woody and Mrs. Bird Hobby.
both of this city, Mrs. c. II. Rob
ertson. A. X. Ketcherside and Clar,
enee Dunbar, all of Yuma.
Mrs. Estes is the daughter of
Mrs. s. T. Woody Of This city and
was born and educated in Oklahoma
City, later attending the University
of Oklahoma where she was mem
Der of the Tau Omega Phi sorority.
Estes. son of r. I. Estes of this
city, was born in Bolton, Texas.
where he received his education and
until recently, was local agent for
the Texas company, having sold his
business within the last few days.
He is prominent in many musical
and active in Legion
affairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Estes will remain
in the valley for a few days after
which they expect TO make their
home in Long Beach.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
CALMAN LUBOVISkI APPEARS FOR
CHORAL CLUB CONCERT LAST NIGHT

f, al distinction, while the singers were
responsive to his direction.
Particularly pleasing was the see
ond number, "Listen to the Lambs
! q spiritual arranged by Nathaniel
pett, Margaret Linekin Bratton sing
ing the incidental solo. The pro
/, gram was concluded by the Choral
clubs third selection, " Hail to Our
Native Land' from Nerdi's opera
Aida, a thrilling composition in
decided contras; - the former ones,
showing the versatility of the dir
ector and the chorus.
Alfredo Garcia, baritone, IA
vorite Valley singer, delighted his
audience with the prologue + r m
" Pagliacci' Leoncavalo) respond
ing with "A Vuchella, - an Italian
song the words of which were writ
ten by 'Annunzio. and the music,
by Tosti, as an encore, this charm
ing song being particularly suited
to his voice.
Tic women's chorus of the glee
club next presented the stirring,
" Nightfall in Granada W h i c h
proved thoroughly delightful and
which was followed by two songs
by John c. Canton, whose rich tenor
voice and technical skill were never
displayed to greater effect than in
- Annie Laurie,' arranged by Liza
Lehman, ana in For Iea Alone"
sung as a special request.
Well known throughout Southern
California for their ability, the men,
bers of the Kiwanis glee club were
featured on the program, singing
with precision and charm, the mar |
tial Soldier s Chorus from Faust,
and "The Pirate Song Freeman !
High.
At the conclusion of the program,
those in the audience were invited J.
to be the guests of the Choral club |
at reception and dance at the !
Woman s Ten Thousand club where
the remainder of the evening was ,
spent in music and dancing, many !
Of the program numbers which had
been omitted, due to the change IN !
plans, being given at this time.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Doings About
Court House

Mary S. Wilmot filed complaint
for damages in the amount OF
$30,S60, against Harriet Stafford,
Madelyn Horton, Duane D. Stat
ford, Nina p. Stafford, E. J. and
Mrs. f.. J. Horton. The complaint
states that Harriet Stafford is
minor and that the defendants Du-
ane and Nina Stafford, are her
parents and guardians. 1t alleges
further that on August %, 1929,
these parents signed an application
for an operators license which was
granted to the defendant Harriet
Stafford. On October ~, 1929, the
complaint continues, Madelyn Hor'
ton, another minor, was operating
an automobile belonging to the par
ents of Harriet Stafford, on the au-
thority of said defendant Harriet
Stafford. AT 1880 p. H., the defend
ant Madelyn Horton was driving
this car toward FL Centro on the
Holtville highway in company with
James Merrill Maxim, son of the
plaintiff. The defendants operated
the car in a grossly negligent and
tdIcitSs lidALt1 DIT IL hIEu Idtt u
speed causing it to leave the pave
ment and overturn, throwing the
defendants and James Merrill
/ Maxim to the ground, bruising and
cutting the flesh and breaking and
dislocating the bones of plaintiffs
son, so that he died as a proximate
result of such injuries. The plaintiff
is informed, the complaint states,
that said Madelyn Horton was af-
flicted with impaired vision, partic-
.ularly at night and was therefore
an unsafe person to operate a motor
vehicle on the public highways.
Damages in the amount of $1,000 are
asked against the defendants Du
ane Stafford, Nina Stafford, f. j.
and Mrs. E. J. Horton, while $685.
$50 damages are asked against the
l defendants Madelyn Horton and
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

A. F. Kelterborn, Sierra Madre,
Los Angeles County, has built the
worlds largest glider-plane, after
the best German model. 1t weighs
$50 pounds and will make its trial
trim soon.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
DINNER Club
HAS MEETING

Mr.. and Mrs. E. ". Ferris enter
tanned the members Of their evening
bridge club last night at their
home, 534 Ell Centre.
Dainty snapdragons made pretty
decorations, and following a deli
cious pot luck dinner, bridge was
enjoyed, prizes going to Mrs. Ferrii
and B. E. Lemons for high scores;
to Mrs. John Zurcher and Carl Ernst
second, and Mrs. W. 4. Tondro and
Frank Richmond, third.
Miss Anna MeManus and NJ. S
Slaughter of Riverside were guests
and club members present were Mr.
and Mrs. c. S. Thatcher, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. P. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs
John Zurcher. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Richmond, Mr.. and Mrs. B. E
Lemons, Mrs. ". A. Tondro, Carl
Ernst and the hosts.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Scout Assistant
Due Tomorrow

Mr.. and Mrs. II. f. Lounsberry,
and their small daughter are expect
ed to arrive in Ell Centre tomorrow,
at which time Lounsberry will take
up his duties as assistant to the
Scout executive, w. Z. Robson.
Lounsberry is exceptionally we'll
qualified for the work, having spent
the past year as field executive for
the Kern county council, and prev
iously being connected with sea
scouting and with the Scout com
missioner of the Long Beach coun-
ell. He is graduate of the four
teenth national training school and
recently attended the camp school
at Oakland in company with Rob
ison.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

! A most delightful surprise greet
ed those attending the Choral ciut
concert last night. when John c
Canton, director of the club, an
nounced that aue TO a misunder
standing, Calman Luboviski. worl6
famous violinist, whose concert haC
been postponed until fan. had ar
rived in FL Centre and graciously
agreed to appear on the program.
Ranked as one of ;ne 10 leading
violinists of today, Luboviski holds
an enviablc position In the musical
world By virtue of his brilliant
technique and the subtle magma
tive quality Of his playing with its
depth and emotional coloring.
The audience. approaching its
rare good fortune in having the op-
portunity of hearine so gifted an
artist, gave Lubovlski an enthu-
siastic reception upon his appear
ance, the applause becoming sue
cessivelv greater with each number
presented.
The great violinist was recalled
again and again, and generously
responded with eneores, pausing to
pay tribute to the skill of Nina
Canton, who accompanied him and
who was more than adequate to the
emergency, her accompaniments
adding no little to the evenings
success.
Varied Selections
The numbers selected bv Lubo-
viski were varied in character and
made evident his interprteative
qualities and his technical accom-
plishments "Czarda (Jakme)
was followed by Kreisler 5 lovely
" Liebesfreud, > while perhaps the
finest thing on the program was the
rendition of Bach's "Air for the
g String.' which was remarkable
for its purity of tone.
In decided eontras, were the
weird and haunting "Indian Snake
Dance by Burleigh, the rhythmic
Spanish Dance by Rehfield. and
the staccatto, 'The Flv,' brilliant
" executed. and enthusiastically re-
ceived by the audience.
Not only was the concert enjoy
alle because Of Luboviski 5 part IN
the program. but because Of the Other
concert numbers Due 10 the change
ia palms, the program was varied
somewhat from The Press announce
ment. several mum bcrs scheduled for
Inst night being postponed until the
concert to be given in two weeks for
the benefit Of tie Boy Scouts and
the Girl Reserves. May Is.
Opening with the famous Lar
60" by Handel, in which Mrs. Paul
ine Reynolds sang the incidental so-
lo the Choral club was heard to un-
usual advantage in three ensemble
numbers, the work showing a decid-
ed progress under the direction Of
Canton, wEo conducted with his usu-
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Pioneer Scouts
To Have Hunt

Morton Cameron, leader of the
senior pioneer patrol, an organiza-
tion of boys from the ages of ZIP,
and whose work is preparatory to
Scout work, announces that on Fri
day, the patrol will meet at 7
O'Clock at the Elk's hall, after
which a treasure hunt will be en-
joyed in the city park.
The patrol is under the auspices
of the local Elk's lodge, and at
present there is an opening for sew
en- boys who would be interested in
the work of the organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

Harriet Stafford and costs of the
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

strike certain sections of the com
paint on the ground that they are
redundant and contain evidence,
and not pleadings. 1t states fur
ther that this complaint was not
prepared and filed IN accordance
with the statute and requirements
of the law of the state of Califor-
mia, in that the address of the at
torney for the plaintiff is nowhere
given in or upon said complaint.
The motion will be presented in
court on MAY 9.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Items OF News
About TheTOWn

w. A, Tondro is in Los Angeles
this week on business trip.
r. p. Pope is in San Diego to-
day and is expected to return this
evening.
The many friends of Mrs. j. j.
Green of this city will be relieved to
learn that she is reported as some
what better from a recent illness
although she is still at the Mercy
hospital, San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Social BrevitieS

\ May day breakfast is to be en-
joyed by the members of the Loyal
Young Peoples class of the State
Street Christian church who will
meet tomorrow morning at 3:45
o clock at the home of Mrs. S. O.
Lingo, 571 Olive. and from there
motor to the desert. All those plan
ming to attend are urged to be
prompt so that there will be no de-
lay in the schedule.
Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox was hostess
this noon at a charmingly appoint
ed luncheon given at her home, 1853
Holt avenue, and complimenting
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Canton.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
SH-H-H!
THE
BEAUTY PARLORS
USE IT FOR
SHAMPOOiNG!

YES they do. And rightly. For
White King is the purest soap
made-a granulated vegetable oil
soap that leaves the lovelieSt hair
light, shining and lustrous.
And not only for shampooing!
Silks, woolens, linens, glass, sill
yer, china-you can use it all over
the house. Ii won't hurt anything
water won't hurt. Ii cleans quickly
and thoroughly-bat gently.
White King Granulated is a
condensed soap. One teaspoon
full in a basin of water for stock
ings or lingerie. One cupful for
the washing machine-no more.
All grooers have it. Is il on your
list for today?
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
LINDBERGH SAFE

NEW YORK, April 80. U.H)-Thc
Pan-American Airways late today re-
ported they had received word from
the Canal Zone that Charles A. Lind
bergh had landed safely at Panama
CITY at 3:20 p. m. (EDTO after
short flight.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

Harriet Stafford and costs of the
suit.
\ demurrer to the complaint of
Robert Baker was filed by Ruby
Baker this morning, alleging that
the complaint does not state facts
sufficient to constitute a cause of
action.
Joe Griffin filed his demurrer to
the complaint of Eleanor Frary,
stating that the plaintiff. being a
minor, has no legal capacity to sue
/ that the complaint is indefinite and
uncertain in that it cannot be ascer-
tanned therefrom what act was done
or committed by the defendant in
the operation of defendants auto
mobile which plaintiff claims con-
Stituted an act of carelessness, reek-
lcssness or negligence.
The amended complaint of Ben :.
Casey against w. j. Doherty asks
for Judgment of $500 with interest
and costs.
\ complaint to quiet title was
filed by the Southwest Union Sc
curities Corporation versus j. W.
Dearinger. ct al, alleging that the
plaintiff is the owner in fee simple
of the NJ of tract .: tract s.,
lot 10 of section 25, and lot y of
section 26, all ip Tl3S, RAE, s. B..
NJ, Imperial county. Defendants
claim and assert some right, title
and interest in this real property
adverse to that of the plaintiff.
Judgment is asked that the defend
ants be required to set forth the
nature of their several claims and
that all adverse claims of the said
defendants be determined by de-
cree Of the court and that the plain
tiff be declared as owner of said
premises.
\ demurrer of Charles Gillctt,
Rodney Clark, ct al, to the com
plant of T. Horiuchi, ct al, alleges
that said complaint is indefinite
and uncertain in this that it cannot
be ascertained therefrom which one
or how many of the defendants
claimed by plaitiffs were or are in
volved in the alleged refusal of said
defendants to permit plaintiff S at
torneys to consult with the prison
ers.
Harry W. Horton, attorney for
Charles Gillett, ct al, in the COM
plant brought by T. Horruichi, ct
al, filed a notice of motion tc
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
White Shrine Social
Club Has Card Party

Members of the White Shrine So
cial club were hosts at enjoyable
benefit bridge party given last eve
ling in the Masonic Temple, the af-
fair being well attended, thus as
sUring its financial success.
Delightful refreshments were
served at tie close of the card game
and high score prizes awarded to
Mrs. Kyle McBratney of Calexico
and Charles Gillett; second, to Mrs.
Duane Stafford and c. f. Anderson,
and low, to Mrs. Wakefield and Fred
Bradford of Heber. Door prizes were
won by Mrs. Florence E. Allenby
and Mrs. s. c. Blackman of Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

Tempting, frosront cups Of
coffee - charming touch OF
good living. How satisfying
they ore when its NIB. You
just noturoIIy relish this
smoother, richer coffee flavor.
i7-eylindered vocvvmizers
used exclusively BY NIB,
seal in clI the coffee good
ness. That's why every cup Of
NIB brings on extro rich
ness to win your coffee toste.
And YOU will find that you moy
use slightly yIessM,J ,J.B percvP.
Be sure your next grocery
order includes M.J.B.