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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-20
IS GIVEN |,
FLOOD VICTIMS
Texas Rivers Past Crest
But Many Homeless
Left In Wake
tBy The Associated Press

Although the crests Of flood waters
in various rivers OF Texas and Ar
kansas we're believed past today.
rescue workers we're confronted with
the problem or aiding suffering fam
lies marOoned or driven out OF
their homes.
The situation was perhaps worst
near Texarkana, where escue work
ers planned To set out at dawn &c
aid 200 or more families trapped In
their homes when an inside drainage
levee broke, northeast OF Fouke. in
undating $1,000 acres or land IN the
McKinny bayou drainage district of
Miller county.
Main levees on the Red river at
Texarkana remained staunch against
the pounding OF the v=$ers.
Residents of Garland, the town
nearest the isolated area reported at
midnight last night they had re-
ceived no word from the area. They
declared residents OF the drainage
district knew OF the danger. after
the same was dynamited during tie
1927 floods.
Although the water was two cr
three feet deeD In that district. be-
lief was expressed that residents
were safe. Farm homes I'm the area
are scattered. and rescue work vas
expected 10 be difficult because az
woodland thickets. Motorboats were
put I'm readiness.
jefferson. i'm Marion county. had
only one highway Quiet open. that
to PittsburE.
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CANNON FREED
BY METHODIST
Report Discloses Bishop
Asked Church To
Probe Case

DALLAS. May 20@P-In tine
eye Of his church, Bishop James
Cannon. Jr., Of washington. ID. O.,
today stood indicated Of all charges
Of gambling In stocks and OF undue
political activities in the 1928 pres
idential campaign.
His campaign against Alfred Z.
Smith. democratic nominee for pres
ident, was indicated several days
ago. Last night the committee on
Episcopacy or the quadrennial gen.
eral conference. Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, cleared his name OF
blame in the stock market charges.
The committee, headed by r. p.
Culver Of Cisco and comprised of
leading delegates from each confer
ence In the church, overruled the
accusations lodged BY Judge G. t.
Fitzhugh or Mmephis. Tenn. Jo-
sephus Daniels of Raleigh, N. G., and
a score Of other laymen.
Daniels expressed surprise and
establishment" last night. Fitzhugh
prepared a statement which he said
would include a list of the accusa-
tons against Cannon. as well as lat
err evidence which the committee
had not considered bcause 1t was
not available when the first accu-
sations were filed.
The accusations centered around
Bishop Cannon's admitted trans
actions with Rable and Company,
defunct brokerage house Of New
York. His accusers stated he had
knowingly dealt with a bucket
shop"
Not until the committees decision
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was announced did II become known
that Cannon himself had first re-
quested the investigation IN a letter
dated May 2. a week before the con-
ference opened. Later. after he ap-
peared before the committee, he adj
dressed another communication in
which he said he had fallen into
the hands of sharpers.' that he re-
GREETED any embarrassment that he
had caused the church, and that he
would not do 1t again.
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Heavy Rain to Aid
Raymondville Crop

Especial % The HeraId-l
RAYMONDVILLE. May 20-One
OF the heaviest rains of the sea-
son visited Raymondville Monday
morning between $50 and HOO
approximately three inches Of rain
falling. To the east. II was report
ed that as much as five inches fell.
The rain came at a very good
time. and will be a great benefit to
the cotton. and to the watermelons
which have begun TO move. Hum
phreys and Darling having shipped
out three cars since Saturday.
Prospects look good for a bumper
crop and a price OF two and q half
cents a pound was paid today for
field run melons.
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7AE Nam STEM
Intimate Glimpses of the Valleys Alley

That Is, looks that way, judy
ing from the number Of towns all
over the United States that are
asking for recounts. Even Wash
ington. the capital. is demanding
that the count be made again.
1t might be that the different CT
ties have been Dragging about a
larger population than they ac-
tually have. and when the cold
figures are thrust down their
threats. they don't like it. Insist
that there's something wrong In
Denmark, and claim that they
have really more people than they
get credit for having.
And then they ask Uncle sam
to try. try again to dig UP more
men. women, and children.
In our Valley. for instance. sew
eral towns not only asked for a re-
count, but took one themselves. 1t
must be admitted that many new
names we're found In the second
count, but not as many as first
expected, or not as many as was
wanted.
1t is rumored that HarlinEen and
San Benito are being investigated
Their census totals are being
probed. So Dame Rumor says. We
don't know.
Side Chances
High school graduates strutting
up and down the main stem. feel
ing terribly important. and ready
to answer any questions put them
on practically anything. Nine day
wonders.
Officer LoZano arresting a car
full Of young folks. who were driv-
ing far in excess Of the speed limit.
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PILOT PLANS
PACIFIC HOP
{. A. T.. Filler VIII Cross
From Tacoma To
Toxic, Japan

1t. Harold Bromley, G. A. T. pi-
iot, Is on leave Of absence to make
4 flight from Tacoma, Washington.
10 Toxic. Japan, 1900 miles across
the Pacific. Word was received
from Bromley through the G. "A. T.
1fice here.
1t. Bromley will begin his hop
about the end Of this week. He
Is plotting a [ckheed Sirius low
wing plane, il is powered with a
$50 horse lower Wasp motor. His
ship Is identical with the ship
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh piloted
from Los Angeles TO New York.
The ship was designed specially for
1t. Bromley.
An attempt was made some time
last year but his ship crashed in the
take off. AT q later date his Sec
ond ship was destroyed during the
test flight by Herb Fahey. who was
recently killed.
Bromley's latest ship IS equipped
TO carry 900 gallons of gasoline,
and also has q dump to empty the
gas tanks in one minute, in case
OF an emergency. On the take off
he Is going to drop his landing gear
so IS to gain II TO IS miles an hour,
he viii land on the sand at Toxic
without his landing gear.
The ships top speed is 100 miles
an hour. He says II will take him
SO hours to reach Toxic. BuSiness
men Of Tacoma are sponsoring this
flight. 1t. Bromley will use the
Weems System Of Celestial Navipa-
ton Of which he has made a COM
prehensive study.
He is about 80 years Of 2 and
is married and has a son about 8
years old.
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Along Elizabeth

Along Elizabeth
Mrs. Ralph A. Warden who
has been named new hostess . . az
the tourist club . walking along
the main stem DR.. O. v. Law
renee a doctor and a member
OF the school board going TO
work 7. j. Rommer betty
citizen. big welding and lawn
mower magnet. feeling his mus
Gle. .Ribert B. Bob Schwartz.
and wife. going home TO a good
meal. talking about something ..
Johnny McInnis. W.. from Boca Chi
ca. ... telling about how good the
swimming is.... Ignoring the sea-
weed. Mrs. j.. l.. LaGro. ..of
Matamoros. driving along....
thinking Harry S~lavitchek ....
owner Of several cigar stores... -.
selling things. .Thos. H. Sweeney
Coca Cola man.. smiling
broadly. !. because summer Is here
and sales leap
A Crying Need
NOW Ildb Tic 4SoO OdtiA4A45 go
son has actually started in earnest,
the need of coast guard men on
the beaches at Boca Chica should
be brought TO the attention Of the
government officials who have
charge Of things like that.
The first victim Of the year was
drowned Sunday. and his life might
have been saved if a professional
swimmer had been on hand.
Last year several lives were lost,
OF course. a very excellent coast
guard station is located at Point
Isabel under Capt. Wallace Reed,
but that Is too far away TO be very
effective. Bathing beaches every
where have their losses. II is no
fault Of Boca Chica. This is merely
a suggestion TO lower that loss.
Try Again
Many cities seem dissatisfied
with their census counts.
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there. The other officials viii re-
main In Brownsville several days.
Brownsville has a wonderful
airport. and will ON day be the
largest international airport in
the United States" Mr.. Chenea
said. AT present, Miami has the
larger field. and IL is prettier. But
the possibilities rere are greater"
He also praised the cooperation
Brownsville has given aviation Of
~ficials. and said that Brownsville
realized the value OF q good air
port.
The day will come soon when
planes will carry SO passengers.
and will travel $50 to 200 miles an
hour. When this happens. aviation
can compete with railroads in pas
senger trade, and compete profit
ably" Mr.. Chenea said.
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COMPANY
BOOSTS CITY
Pan-American Chiefs Here
To Plan Advertising
Campaign

IAN extensive program which Will
result in thousands OF persons from
All over the United States coming
to Brownsville and from there 70
Mexico City has been started by the
Pan American airways company
". z. Chenea, assistant general traf-
fic manager, Miami. Fla. said Mon
day afternoon.
Mr.. Chenea explained that the
company is circulating booklets and
literature over the west, middle
west, north and east with this In
view.
Brownsville will eventually be
the largest international airport In
North America" he predicted.
An important conference OF traf-
fic managers Of the Pan American
company was held in Brownsville
Monday. The object of the meet
ing was to solve traffic problems
and to attempt 70 systematize a
method Of handling passenger
trade. Mr.. Chenea explained.
The company operates In ~
countries. he added.
Managers Present
Those attending the meeting
were j. M. Eaton. New York, gen
eral traffic manager; G. z. Pen
rod. Venezuela. manager for d.
vision 8: Pecero Soto, Mexico City,
manager for division 2; and V. e
Chenea. Miami. Fla, assistant gen.
eral traffic manager.
"This Is the first conference Pan
American traffic managers have
held" Mr.. Chenea disclosed. ut
was held in Brownsville because
Of the central location"
The convention terminated Mon
day afternoon, after which NJ. NJ.
Eaton left for Los Angeles, Cal,
where he will address a meeting
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Indiana Man Buys
Weslaco Drug Store

I0ENNINI % TIT III UINT
WESLACO. May 20-The Cress-
ner Drug company has sold half
interest in its store TO Joseph He
ward Of Chesterton. Indiana. Ny.
Howard has had extensive exper-
fence In the drug business, having
purchased the drug business at Ches-
terton from Mr.. C~ressner, ten years
ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard arrived here
two weeks ago.
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Be moderate - be moderate In all
things, even in smoking. Avoid that
future shadow by avoiding over.
indulgence, if you would maintain
that modern ever.youthful figure.
"Reach for a lucky instead"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-18
Highway Bond Proposal A
Paramount Issue

In the closing days Of the campaign the highway
bond proposal has been made a paramount issue and
it has been hiked to the top Of issues by the candidates
for governor who are bitter In their opposition TO the
plan for financing and constructing the state high
ways of Texas. This newspaper has repeatedly stated
that. according to its lights. the bond proposal is
economically sound.
And this too, regardless Of the candidates for the
high office OF governor, regardless Of who they happen
to be. or thst which they represent in this campaign.
Texas is destined to be one OF the three great states
OF the American union. Texas IS an empire within It
self. end the highways Of Texas must be made the
first in America in order that the Texas Of the fu-
ture shall draw within its borders millions Of home
seekers and home makers and the capital Of the
American investor as well as the outside world. II
the people are the masters, then they should be given
their constitutional right 70 pass upon all issues which
affect their pockets, their liberies and their welfare.
1t goes without saying that the highway bond pro-
posal amendment to the constitution should have been
submitted 70 the people for their verdict at the regu-
lar session Of the 4lst legislature and it likewise goes
without saying that the amendment should be
promptly submitted to the people following the or
ganization Of the And legislature. II a majority adj
opt the constitutional amendment providing for the
bond issue, that will be he end Of it. II a majority
rejects it, it will be a temporary defeat only for a
proposal economically sound and which the people
have the constitutional right TO pass upon at the
ballot box.
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The Once Over

shooter. He appeared before the Good Roads con-
vention and denounced the mixing OF politics with
road building. He said highway improvements could
be only as efficient as the men operating the highway
departments and charged that political appointments
were hampering the progress Of road building in the
states Of the federal union.
Another important resolution was adopted when
the convention went on record as advocating that
ten per cent Of the annual federal aid appropriation
Tor highways should be used solely on roads travelled
Dy rural and star mail routes. Of which there are a.
present.
Lew Wentz Is well known In Texas. He Is better
known In Oklahoma. He made his millions in Okla
bona and Is doing his best to make Oklahoma proud
Of its highways.
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in life" Judy replied. 81 think Mr..
Steyne had better find one Now
adays a young man can't hang about
doing nothing"
Chummy looked at her in aston
ishment.
Ito Be Continued
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Bond Proposal liked AS
Paramount Issue

1t is conceded that the s350,o00.O0 state highway
bond proposal has been thrust forward as the para
mount primary issue. Equalization of taxes has been
sandhagged. Not a mothers son among the candi-
dates is chipping Of the constitutional mandate tax
alton shall be equal and uniform" AS for the pro-
posal that the natural wealth OF the state shall con-
tribute a fair share of its minted wealth 10 the state
treasury. II appears 70 have been sidetracked along
with other issues Of Importance TO the thousands OF
little people who pay the freight.
This constitutional mandate has been sandbagged
by the lawmakers for decades. Will the proposal be
sandbagged by the senate or the house of the And
legislatureP There is material for an excellent news
paper story for the correspondents who know the ms
and outs Of politics ard the men behind the scenes
who pull the invisible wires when there is a legislative
session on.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-18
Population of Illinois

Illinois has a population Of 7.63o,2S3. AS for the in
crease over the 1920 census the figure is LAS. 403,
mostly in Chicago and It's suburbs. Texas made a
gain Of more than a million in ten years. Indeed the
increase may be as great as that announced In the
population Of the state OF Illinois.
There Is no valid reason why Texas should not
win at least third place in the census count Of 1910.
There is a way to do 1t. Bury dead issues and defunct
politicians who do not know they are defunct. Give
the people constructive men to enact constructive
laws. Give the people a penitentiary worthy Of the
name. Give the people the finest system Of state and
county highways in the American world.
Remodel the taxation laws and place some Of the
load on the natural wealth Of Texas.
Make liberal appropriations for the university and
all institutions Of higher learning but cut out dupli-
cation Of effort In all these institutions. Enforce all
laws and not some OF the laws. Protect capital in its
legitimate rights and while protecting capital do not
overlook the constitutional rights of the many who are
tillers Of the sell or wage workers In the cities and
TWINS. Yes; turn Texas loose and give 1t a chance to
grow.
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7M Nam SEN
Intimate Glimpses Of the Valleys Alley

as we'll get resigned to seeing no
further than a w0man's calf.
But, Professor. we have noticed
many knees this summer" we
argued. 1T looks as II the women
were goina to rebel and refuse TO
wear the misunderstanding OF dress
Don't be absurd" the famous
Prof. Bl,nkus said. Women would
wear handouts II they were stylish.
And the reason you are seeing knees
is because the dresses are hold
overs from last year. AS 500. a,
they are worn out or discarded
goodbye to the lower extTemit!es."
One thing we have noticed dur
ing our brief career IS that II
dresses become longer they become
lower at the top. and when they
become shorter at the bottom they
close Up at the neck.
In those dear old crinoline davs.
the dresses swept the floor and hid
everything but the tip OF my-lady's
heel. But they struck the dear fem
mes around the waist at the TOP.
And in later years when the
hem OF the dress was trying for
altitude records. the dresses were
strapped under the chin al the tor
One thing We may be able TO look
forward 70 Is that the long dresses
may result in altering the women's
present attitude or manliness. with
me new styles they will look nor
feminine. even II they stglI persist
in shooting husbands end digging
bitches.
Some psychologists have remark
ca that dress affects the woman's
viewpoint. II IS a moot question
whether the dress affects TIE view
point or the viewpoint affects the
dress. but It Is hoped BY those Of
the masculine sex that the former
Is true. and that IN a year or SO
We NAV have women again. and not
a bunch Of gun-to.lny she-bandits.r
This from the eminent Prof.
Blinkus.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-18
World Motor Car Count Made
Public

A world census of automobiles by the federal COM
merce department fixed total passenger cars, trucks
and buses in operation on Jan. I last at 35.127 ,298, or
about one for every SIS human beings. It Is said the
total Is nine per cent greater than the number in op-
GRAFTON one year previous while the United States. in
which 26.653. 450 or the machines were registered, had
three times as many as all the rest OF the world put
together.
All the states levy a tax on gasoline for highway
purposes. A third Of the Texas revenue goes to the
support OF the schools. which is an imposition Of a
double tax. speaking Of school supprt, on a vast num-
Der OF motor vehicle owners. There is a slogan which
appeals, Those who use the roads should pay for the
roads" What would happen II this slogan were in
vented: Those who use the schools should pay for
the schools?" There would be a statewide riot.
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Brooklyn has a Population OF SIS l54, an Increase
Of % per cent in the last ten years.
Brooklyn is q borough OF homes and churches.
There are five boroughs in the autonomy Of greater
New York. Now the republican leaders are going to
adopt the tactics Of Dwight Morrow Of New Jersey TO
make New York state safe for the republicans in state
as well rs presidential election years.
That is they are going to nominate q wet candidate
for the United States senate. cut loose from the Anti
Saloon league upstate and do their level best to cap
ture thousands Of erstwhile democratic voters in the
five boroughs of the greater city.
Republicans use their brains. In wet states they are
wet. In dry states they are dry. They battle for re-
suits and they handle the husks Of office to the demo-
Gratis.
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III come back when you call
me" he said.
She was a little frightened BY
his eyes. They showed his whole
manhood in revolt. She suddenly
felt very small and helpless. The
consciousness rose in her tat she
could not resist him, If he chose to
assert his Will.
She had no more time. She hailed
q passing cab and took her seat in
it. The last thing she saw was
Alan's face, showing his recent Ill
ness in every line. with his gloomy
eyes regarding her reproachfully.
Il must make him believe IT,"
she said to herself. i've got 10 do
that for Chummy's sake!"
The month passed in a whirl for
Judy. She suddenly changed all her
habits. She bought clothes. She de-
veloped a taste for late hours and
gayety. She was always with Bruce
Gideon.
II came 10 the last night OF her
appearance at the Monopole Thea
ter. 1t was q veritable triumph.
judy stood ankle-deep in flowers OF
every hue. bowling and kissing her
hands, the tears streaming down
her face while her lips laughed III
the delirium OF such q moment.
Afterward there was a great supper
party in Gideon's apartment, but
none or Judy's old friends were ask
ed TO ID.
In the second week IN January.
Dumont met Judy in the street. She
even looked different. he thought
savagely. She was still made up,
but there was more art in It. She
was eevr so smart. a clever dress
maker having managed to subdue
her desire for brilliant color.
a look from her candid eyes re-
duced him from anger 10 despair.
He was her slave as ever. She was
still Judy. after all.
Judy. there is a dance at the
Lemon Grove on Friday" he said
eagerly. IT'S a regular artists
night. VIII you Gomez"
She seemed TO hesitate for a mo-
ment: then her face broke into the
old radiant smile Of sheer childlike
happiness.
of course I'd love to, Bastienl
How nice Of you to ask mel I love
dancing with you"
The more he looked at her. the
more poignant grew the longing
that could never be fulfilled. Judy
with something unapproachable
about her-with dainty white gloves
on her hands, and high-heeled
suede shoes on her perfect feet and
real silk stockings. and a big skunk
collar; He left her with q heavy
heart.
what hurt Judy most was that
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-18

About 50 per cent OF banks In
surance companies and business
concerns on air mai routes I'm the
United States are making use Of
their services.
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4 Farewell 10 Legs

Prof. Blinkus remarked sadly that
the new styles IN women's wear
were here to stay. apparently, and
that the men about town might just
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Along Elizabeth

Along Elizabeth
Bob Wells. ..of sporting goods
fame. -. listening TO someone spin
yarns. ...Joe Bollack.. department
store mogul.. watching clerk Cis-
reros dress a front window.
Marshall Watson. State National
bank. going to work all dressed
up....an Charles Hill. another
banker. $500. driving around after
hours in a big coupe. banking
pays. Beverly Tabor. ...of J.. c..
Penney company. and Leland
Tabor ...of G. Z. Stone stores. -.
engaged IN a controversy over the
values offered. by them. Leland
is larger. but we don't know who
won. Cuban Monsees. Employ
ment bureau superintendent. talk
ing 10 Leelee Kowalski. Ibis sec
rotary and stenographer....
Air Races
According to a telegram received
here Thursday the National Air
derby will start in Brownsville.
The publicity which will natural
ly result from this. will be Of in
estimable value. Brownsville will
break into print all over the nation.
Photographs OF the city and the
city's airport rzill be circulated
freely.
Newsreel men viii take pictures
with sound) Of all proceedings, and
y you don't watch out you may be
shot in the confusion.
We are rather vague in our idea
as TO what 1t is all about, however.
The race starts here. That IS def
mite information received here in
a telegram from Chicago headquar-
tiers Of the derby. But what we
would Ike to know IS, where is
the race going to end The wire
didn't state.