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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
EDISON QUIZ
GIVEN TO 40
CANDIDATES
Question s a m e s
Herald Mental
Gymnastics

WEST ORANGE, N. j.. July 81
R-Here are some Of twenty pages
Of questions propounded today to
day TO forty-nine boys in Thomas
A. Edison's examination Of candi-
dates for his scholarship TO a tech
nical school.
They wac prepared by Edison,
Henry Ford. Harvey S. Firestone,
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. Lewis
PPerry of Phillips Exeter Academy,
George Eastman. President William
Lowe Bryan Of Indiana university
and Dr.. Hubert S. Howe Of Column
hia University.
How is Avogadro's hypothesis
used to determine molecular
weights? Mae suggestions as to how
pure silver can be obtained from a
silver coin. State the meaning OF:
combining weight; density; atom;
heat Of reaction; valence?'
"A man has two solutions OF a
certain chemical in water. one
contains 10 per cent Of the chemical
BY weight and the other ten per
cent. He wishes to obtain 80 grams
Of solution containing % per cent
OF the chemical. How much should
he take Of each solution he has?"
The base of a pyramid Is a
square. each side Of which is twelve
inches. Each Of the other four edges
is twenty inches. find the altitude
and the volume Of the pyramid.
"CA) simplify: (R exponent 1-3
plus S exponent l-3) Or exponent
% minus r exponent l-3) IS ex-
ponent l-3 plus S exponent 2-3).
IF a church organ is not provided
with some sort OF heating arrange
ment il will play out Of tune when
the church is cold. Why?
What is the smallest height
mirror standing vertically in which
a man six feet tail and standing
rect can see his entire length?"
aluminium is claimed to be a
very superior substance for cooF'N =
utensils. What are the physical
properties which are n favor OF or
against such use7"
When you look back on your lie
from your death bed, by what facts
will you determine whether you
have succeeded or failed?'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31

scended upon two sections OF Har-
riSon county, striking first near the
Marion county line and blowing
down trees nea Cypress river, then
moving southeastward and striking
between WaSkom and Jonesville.
Greatest damage was done at Was
kom- The temperature slumped 20
degrees after the storm had ;.assed
Dallas ran a temperature of 1923
and Fort Worth i04. Showers at
Kerrville leSsened the heat, after a
maximum Of 100 had been reached.
No Relief Seen
WASHINGTON. July 3I-tP-
Henry Janvrin Browne, whose long
range weather forecasts have
brought him into conflict with the
weather bureau from time to time.
today said the present break In the
heat vas only temporary and there
would be no definite end to the
wave until after Labor day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31

NEW YORK. July 31-CP-Police
reserves patrolled Chinatown today
after the killing of one Chinese and
wounding Of another signalled Ut
break of a new tong war. Seven
Chinese we're in jail.
Opening OF hostilities between
members Of the On Leong tong ana
the Tong On Here was echoed In
Boston where an On Leong partisan
was killed.
The first shooting occurred last
night when Nap Ling was killed at
the door of a Mott street laundry
in the heart Of Chinatown.
Police we're on their way to the
scene of that attack when 500 Book
Ling was shot ten times at O ba-
zaar a few doors away.
The shooting. police said. fol-
lowed circulation OF e report in
Chinatown that Sam Wong. an On
Leong member, had been indicted
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
GOLF MEET
Fashion Tourney Play To
Open August Ia

A membership tournament has
been announced by the Brownsville
country club 70 be staged from Aug
ust IA to IL. inclusive.
This tournament will be known
as the Fashion tournament, as the
Fashion shop Is offering the prizes
to the winners
1t Is required that every member
wishing to enter this play turn IN
at least eighteen holes cards before
the opening day. SO that handicaps
ran be established.
Those entering the contest are
required to play eighteen holes on
August Ia and Is. and eighteen on
either August is or II, or both. 1t
will be medal play.
Prizes for the winners are: first.
a pair Of golf shoes. Second. a pair
of knickers. Third. a golf hat.
The Brownsville club is planning
a number Of tournaments during
the coming fiscal year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Mexican Officials
Jailed at Juarez

Ell PASO. July 3l-fP-The may
or, two aldermen and city clerk Of
JuareZ. Mexico, across the Rio
Grande from here. were being de-
tanned at the military garrison to-
dav after their arrest last night.
1t was said the men were taken
into custody on advices from Cen
eral Francisco del Arco. commander
Of the federal garrison.
The men held were Mayor Gus
tavo Flores. Aldermen Jose Motta
and Patrocinio Candelaria and City
Clerk Alexandra Falliner.
Military authorities declined TO
state the nature Of the charges
against them but 1t was reported
they were detained for their alleged
activities In the gubernatorial elec-
ton In JuareZ two weeks ago.
The order for the arrests was be-
lieved TO have come direct form
Governor Romulo Escobar Of Chi
huahua state, who is investigating
charges that followers Of Manuel
Prieto. defeated gubernatorial candi-
date. and the city officials through
their police powers, controlled the
voting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
HUGE AIRSHIP
MAKES RECORD
Land Is Reached with End
Of Journey in View All
4 O'clock Today

ST. HUBERT. Que, July 3l.-tR
Having crossed the Atlantic ocean
the British Dirigible RICO made
fast time today i've landlocked
waters towapi Quebec and Mont
real.
The R-l00 left Cardington. Eng
land. at $40 p. m. Z. S. i. Monday
and at $3.50 p. m. last night made
its landfall at Belle Isle, an island
off the coast of Labrador. having
travelled 2,27s miles. most Of it over
the ocean. in a few minutes less
than 48 hours.
At Ais a. n. e. S. T., this mes
sage came from the R-i00:
10000 @. NJ. T. Zone a. m. z. S. To
position SOILS. N. 1910 w. course
ana speed made good from Belle
Isle: 36 knots speed: wind % miles
per hour. Flying 1900 feet high and
making good progress. Expect to
arrive at Montreal early this even
ing. AL extremely well and taking
eager interest in the ships per-
Torrance"
Due at 4 p. m.
It's course from Belle Isle to its
destination at the airport here, a
distance Of 94e miles, lay In a direct
line over the Straits OF Belle Isle
which separates Newfoundland and
the province of Quebec. over the
Gulf Of st. Lawrence and up the
st. Lawrence river. over the city Of
Quebec to the airport OF st. Hubert.
outside Montreal.
Officials at the airport expected
the dirigibie would arrive about 4
p. m. today OF possibly sooner. as
favorable weather conditions over
the st. Lawrence evidently permit
ted an increase OF speed.
Elaborate arrangements were
made at the airport for the arrival.
A tall mooring tower. with movable
arm cables and winches, was care
fully tested by the crew of u men.
A small army of soldiers and
police was encamped within the air
port enclosure TO guard the R-l00
and handle the crowds gathered to
view the arrival.
Their Records
Arrival Of the R-l00 BY 4 p. m.
would give her the biggest airship
record for east-west crossing Of the
Atlantic by a dirigible. as she would
consume ga hours on the 5000 mile
journey.
The British dirigible 2-34 wiscA
crossed from Scotland to Mineola.
". Y. in 1919. took 1o8 hours. The
German Graf Zeppelin required 95
hours on her last westward trans
Atlantic trip which was over a
southerly route about 500 miles
longer than the great circle course
followed by the R-100.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Bull Rider Reaches
Round Rock. Texas

Ralph Sanders or San Benito.
riding a bull from Brownsville 10
new York City, reached Round
Rock. Texas, early this week. ac-
cording to word received here
Thursday. The reception in Round
ROCK was unique with the CITY
dairyman. Robert L. Egger. meeting
sanders astride a prize Jersey bull.
The city turned out to meet the
famous bull-rider, and reports dis
close that the bull is in excellent
condition.
Mr.. Sanders stated that this Is the
first time on the trip he has been
met by another bulI-rider. The
Brownsville bull, named Jerry.
seemed to take a liking for the
Round Rock bull. Ralph, immedi-
ately. the editor On the Round Rock
Leader said.
The pair left Brownsville May II,
and II will take almost a year B.
reach their destination.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Tong War Opens in Mew York

for the murder Of Hung Wah Hong.
president OF the Tong On. who was
shot and killed while watching a
performance In a Chinese theater
on July Q.
His death was traced by police
to his activity in attempting TO OBJ
tain the conviction OF an On Le-
ong tong member who was arrested
for Stabbing q tong adherent.
Jorg Tuck was In Jail today
charged with homicide In the kill
ing of Nap Ling. 10y Hong and
Sing Say were held for the shooting
Of 500 Book Ling.
Brooklyn police arrested four Chi
nese on charges Of violating the
anti-gun law when they found them
carrying three pistols and seven
bombs. The officers said the pris-
oners were members Of the On Le-
ong tong.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
RUN.OFF LINES
BEING DRAWN
'Fergusonism' Warning Is
Issued from Houston;
Moody Raped

DALLAS. Tex. July 3l.-P-As
complete returns were awaited
from Saturdays Democratic Prim-
airy, political leaders were aligning
themselves for the run-off August
% and watched with interest
statements OF various leaders and
candidates eliminated In the first
primary, as TO whom they would
support.
Representative Nike Hogg OF
Houston. q leader for former con-
gresham Jim Young. gubernatorial
candidate In the first primary. IS
sued q statement warning the com
mon people" against Ferguson
ism" and announcing his support
OF Ross 8. Sterling in the govern
orship race against Mrs. Miriam "A.
Ferguson.
Jim Ferguson spent yesterday
with friends here and said he would
open his wife's campaign at Cooper,
Delta county. probably next We'd
nesday.
Sterling's advisers planned to
meet here Monday TO formulate
plans for his campaign. Texas
election bureau continued u give
Mrs. Ferguson a substantial lead
over Sterling In computations on
the first primary vote.
Storey Denounces Moody
j. d. Parnell OF Wichita Falls
trailing candidate In the race for
Lieutenant Governor, sent q
telegram TO State Senator Edgar
Witt of Waco. leading candidate
assuring him OF his support and
declaring Wits experience quail
fieS YOU for the position" III. II
Darwin. another losing candidate
already had Endorsed Senator Witt.
Martin Dies, Jr.. nominated FOR
Congressional Representative from
the 2nd- District, received con-
gratulations from Congressman
John G. Box. who he defeated.
James W. Alfred OF Wichita Falls
leading candidate for Attorney
General IN the first primary. Is.
sued a statement crediting -loya.
friends In every section OF Texa,
who worked increasingly III my
behalf"
Cecil Storey OF Vernon, eliminat.
ed candidate in the Attorney
Generals race. issued a statement
denouncing Governor Dan MOODY
for what Storey termed his but.
ting into" the campaign In behalt
of Robert Lee Bobbitt, Moody!
appointee. Storey Withheld supper
| for either Bobbitt or Alfred.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Border Is Watched
For Alleged Reds

MEXICO. July 31.-tP-Immi-
grafton officers today were watch
ing border points TO prevent the
entry from the United States Of four
American citizens and three Mex
leans. charged with being ON
munist propagandists.
TIL eorders were issued by the
department Of the interior.
All the men accused are residents
Of San Antonio. Texas. The Amer
leans ae listed as Emmanuel Ep-
stein. Jacob Shaffe. Mike Sterr and
Solomon Lihskit5: the Mexicans are
Daniel Ortega. Antonio Bustos and
E. Moran.
The government alleges that they
made frequent trips into Mexico.
travelling in the guise Of merchants.
but with the real object Of spread
ing red doctrines.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
JUAREZ UNDER
MARTIAL LAW
AFTER PROBE
Election Held Illegal
AS Mayor, Others
Are Arrested

FL PASO. Tex. July 3i.-tF-
Juarez, Mexico. across the border
from here was under Martial Law
today, the Mayor. three aldermen
and city secretary under arrest
and a warrant out for q fourth
alderman.
Mayor Gustavo Flores and alder
men Jose Motta, Carlos Austin 3.
Gardea and Valentin Fuentes and
City Clerk Alexandra Fallinger
were held prisoners in the Mayors
office and a warrant awaited Pa
trocinio Candelario, the fourth al
derman. who was reported out of
the city.
Lieut.. Col. Ignacio L. Campos,
aide to General Francisco del Arco.
Commander of the Juarez Gar
rison. was in charge of enforcing
Martial Law. He was acting as
provision chief Of police and two
squads Of soldiers were on duty.
Election Aftermath
The latest trouble was reported
as an aftermath Of the July 20
gubernatorial election. In connec-
ton with which Governor Romulo
Escobar, OF Chihuahua, has been
making an investigation OF charges
that followers OF Manuel Prieto,
defeated candidate for governor,
and the Juarez city officials,
through their police powers. con-
trolled the voting there.
Orders for the arrest OF the city
officials were issued by Judge Fran
cisco Figueroa OF the Juarez Penal
Court and they ordered held until
court officials had completed the
investigation of fraud charges.
Direct charges OF fraud against
the prisoners were made today by
Antonio Corona, head OF the Ma
nuel Prieto party In Juarez.
The election or July 20 was
Illegal and the Prieto party demands
ii be annuled." Corona said. 1--WE
demand that Governor Escobar in
vestigate charges and punish those
responsible.
To Preserve Peace
Mayor Flores said he did not
know why he and the other Of
ficials were held prisoners.
They called me TO my office
last night" Flores said. They said
they wanted me for a conference
with Juan SalaS Porras, a special
representative Of Governor Esco-
bar. I came to my office and was
told the conference was TO be In
regard TO an investigation OF al
legged election Irregularities. Porras
did not show up and we were held
prisoners all night"
General Argo said the invstiga-
ton was strictly a state affair and
that the Federal Government had
nothing to do with II. He said
Martial Law had been declared u
preserve order during the inves-
tigation and soldiers ordered x
supplant police until the inves-
tigation was completed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Potato Importation
Called for Aug. 19

AUSTIN, July 3l-Henring has
been called for Austin. Aug. 10, on
the question Of quarantining the
importation Of Irish potatoes and
seed potatoes into Texas from some
states from which infeStation OF the
potato moth Is feared. Notice was
issued BY George 3. Terrell. commits
sioner or agriculture. OF the pro-
posed quarantine under state laws.
States from which potato ship
ments may be stopped we're not
named.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Brownsville Buzzes
Over Wild Rurnors

Dame Rumor had delirium ire
mems Thursday In Brownsville and
1t was reported that President Hoov-
er was dead as the result of an
assassination.
The telephone buzzed steadily IN
The Herald office during the morn
ing requesting confirmation OF the
report.
nothing on this. and readers may
rest assured that If the president
Of the United States had been as
sassinated. the wires would have
been hot. telling about it in detail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Unknown Plane Falls
In Ocean I'm Flames

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31.AP-
The identity OF a large monoplane
reported to have plunged into the
ocean near Point Reyes. 80 miles
north OF here. remained a mystery.
Coast guardsmen said the craft ap-
peared shortly after 9 o'clock last
night, heading toward San Francis
co and flying only 200 feet above
the water. a 40-mile northwest
wind was blowing. Reaching Boot
legger's Cove" the plane seemingly
caught fire and plunged, guardsmen
said.
"A check OF the Pacific coast air
ports failed 10 disclose any plan
missing. "A life saving crew put out
from Point Reyes to search for the
wreckage.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31

cred the Palos with bullets.
Caught in close quarters and un-
able to turn back, the Palos brought
her three-inch rifles and machine
guns into action, firing into the at
tackers at close range.
The battle ragged for an hour be-
fore the Communists were silenced.
The attackers had taken up po-
sitions behind shacks and In un-
dergrowth along the bank. Heavy
fire was necessary to clear the
shore.
The five sailors received flesh
wounds only. Although the Palos
was hit hundreds Of times she was
not materially damaged. Her steel
armor plate turned the red bullets.
Commander Surveys Damage
Commanded BY Lieut.. Command
er r. D.. Tisdale Of Baltimore. the
Palos. which previously had helped
to evacuate foreigners from
Changsha Just before Reds over
ran the city. sought to approach
and survey the damage. An UNI
expected rise IN the river enabled
her TO get near the city.
The attackers were believed 10 be
a part Of the Communist rear
guard p~atrolling the northern bor-
der OF Changsha on the lookout
for possible Chinese military op-
position.
After the battle the Palos with
drew down the river to an install
lation Of the Standard Oil company
of New York and was moored. The
Palos is one Of the six to twelve
ships comprising the American
Yangtse patrol headed by Rear Ad-
miral Thomas Craven.
Names Of the sailors wounded
were not Immediately available.
Admiral Craven is in the vicinity
Of Kiukiang seeking information
concerning the extent Of Commun-
ist depredations in Kiangsi prov
ince. Unconfirmed reports said
Communists have occupied Nam
chang, Kiangsi, and were viewing
Kiukiang with envious eyes.
Foreign Property Looted
A dispatch from the Standard Oil
company offices at Kiukiang said
foreigners IN KulIng a summer re-
sort had been urged by Chinese
authorities to leave Immediately.
Although Chinese officials failed 70
explain this request, 1t was conSid-
cred an indication they feared
Communist incursion OF that area.
There are hundreds Of foreigners.
including scores OF Americans IN
Kuling. They have been warned
previously the place IS unsafe.
Meager dispatches from Chang
sha reported no alarming develop
Continued on page Ten)
MIR. Agent, DIR. of Insurance
Rio Grande Valley Trust Co. tAdv.l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31

lation place itself on the side of the
United States.
This Is the only way lesseninE
danger to our own nation and sub
sequently obtaining advantages Dur
selves
His attitude toward the United
States tariff, however, was that
Mexico should open I'D 10 European
goods, lowering Or entirely rsmor-
ing the duties upon them.
He also advocated free ports
along the border. thus permitting
merchants on the Mealcan side To
compete with those on the Ameri-
can.
General AlmaZan recommended
that Mexico should ~reacQulre lands
In lower California now owned ~
foreigners, changing the American
lied names OF places back 70 the
original Spanish and turning the
property over for colonization ~
unemployed Mexicans.
In addition, the minister urged
legislation to prevent foreigners
from acquiring land in Mexico ~
the future Referring 10 what he
said was a movement I'm Arizona
70 gain control of a strip OF Mexican
territory which would connect that
state with the gulf Of lower Cali
tornia, he advocated that Mexico
build q harbor on the gulf and con-
meet It with Central Sonora by good
roads.
he said American capitalists had
pledged $25000,000 toward the pro-
lct and that his scheme would
foreStall IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Accident Victims
Claimed by Death

Cleotilde Rodriguez. Matamoros.
who had both legs severed when a
freight car passed over her early
this week. died at the Hijia hospital
4:30 Wednesday afternoon.
Funeral services are expected 70
be held Thursday morning at 9
o'clock
The body Of Josefina Partida, 20.
drowned at Washington beach
early Wednesday morning. was
found Wednesday night at s p. m.
by police. who had instigated a
search. The body was badly de-
opposed.
Funeral services for Miss Partida
were TO be held at $50 Thursday
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Little joe Is
Court Shooters Plea

ROCKVILLE, Md, July 3I-tF1-
Three dice shooting darkies rolled
their own" sentences on the police
court bench presided over by Judge
Charles w. Woodward after being
found guilty OF playing African golf
snake ewes two ones ana Vol,
get fourteen days" the court said.
Roll anything else and you get
what you make"
Come little Joe" the darkies
pleaded as they rolled their eyes
and the cubes. Little joe Is four
In dice vernacular.
Today Stewart Brent and Frank
Butler OF Washington. ID. c., and
Frank Peters OF Glen Echo. Nd,
began serving ten. seven and six
day sentences respectively.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Endurance Fliers
Start Eleventh Day

ST. LOUIS. July 3l.-CPl-The
endurance monoplane. Greater St.
Louis, piloted by Dale Jackson and
Forest O'Brine. started its eleventh
day in the air at TIL a. m. today.
A year ago last night the two
filters landed after completing 400
hours in the air. The record stood
until recently when the Hunter
brothers remained aloft 554 hours
at Chicago. Jackson and O'Brine
have set 100 hours at their goal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
TRAIL

ROOSEVELT FIELD. N. -. July
3l.-R-Bob Black and Lou Reich
ers. endurance fhers, passed their
2l5th. hour in the air at $50 a. m.
EST) today.
The first night refueling contact
was made last night with the aid
OF a large flashlight attached to
the gasoline hose. Reichers talked
with his mother for Is minutes by
radio from the plane to the airport.
Sometime tonight the fliers are
due to pass the halfway mark in
their assault on the 554 hour record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
PIONEER TEXAN DIES

NOCONA, July 3f-P-Captain
George A. Knight. 81, former fed
eral soldier and pioneer Texan, died
here today. He was chairman for
the Republican party In this dis
trict and had attended several ma
tional conventions. He was United
States marshal for the northern end
Of Texas IN the early days. He was
born IN New York state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
.Almazan Outlines
Policy of Mexico
Free Border Ports Recommended in Strike
At Tariff; Would Align with u. s.
In Case of War

MEXICO CITY, July 31-pP-Mexicos secretary o. communications
recommends that his country join the United States In the event Of war
but at the same time counsels retaliation against American tariffs
The minister, General Juan Andreau Alnazan. submitted the recon-
mendaion for a war time alignment to President Ortiz Rublo yesterday.
saying he had become convinced OF its necessity following a trip through
the United States.
In the event Of any conflict whatsoever In which our gigantic HAgh-
Dor may be Rne involved" his report saG, Mexico should without vacil-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-31
Deputy Held
By Mexican Police

MEXICO CITY. July 31-CPl- An
Aqua Calientes dispatch to the
newspaper La PrenSa today said
Ernesto FeFoaga. a state deputy,
was arrested while hiding. gun in
hand. at a corner where Governor
Rafael Quevedo was due to pass.
Fagoaga was said TO be intoxicated.
The state legislature met in extra
session to consider the case and
turned the evidence over to the
grand jury.