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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14

SAID, Win EOOl weather.
Some farmers are planting seed
earlier than usual and taking a
chance on the possibility OF a kill
ing frost, in order 10 use the mois-
ture that Is now in the ground.
Others are waiting and either irri-
eating, or taking a chance on addi-
tional rain.
What the entire section, both dry
land and irrigated land. needs" Mr..
BOYD said. rs a good, soaking rain"
"A heavy rain now would put the
ground in ideal shape, and would
permit planting the latter part Of
this month. and early IN March. the
usual planting time for cotton IN
the Valley"
Mr.. Boyd said the acreage on ir-
riGated land will probably be
slightly under what II was last year.
The irrigated acreage has not in
creased for several years. and the
past year or two has shown some
decrease. because OF increased
paintings OF citrus.
The unirrigated acreage will be
approximately the same As last year,
Mr.. BOYD estimated, pointing out,
however. that such estimates are
largely guesses at this time Of the
season.
Last year the Valley produced ap-
nrcximatelv 10000 bales or cotton,
from an acreage OF around 100000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14

He said that society owes young
people the opportunity 70 Be edu-
Gated for useful citizenship. and he
intended to devote the remainder or
his active days TO the establishment
Of trade schools and teachings.
Having q definite plan, Ne said,
he intended to invest his money i'm
his own way and does not want sng-
gestions from persons who never had
made or saved a dollar on how he
should spend q million.
MIR. Ford blamed much az tha
crime and racketeering on failure
of schools to teach young men how
10 fit into the world. Racketeering,
he described as a revolt against edu-
cational methods, which he said ara
improper and Intellectual.
He expressed the belief that any
n should learn a trade and become
sufficiently skilled IN some line of
work 50 that he can obtain employ
ment.
The schools which he plans. Mr..
Ford said. will be self-supporting.
Academic subjects viii be taught ia
the lower grades and vocational sub
Jects IN the higher grades.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
National Express
Is Latest Air Hope

Development OF international air
express Is seen by J. G.. Philen, IT..
customs broker, located at 427
Tenth street.
To date the bulk of air express
handled by the broker has been
incidental shipments Of film and
camera equipment TO Guatemala,
which must be exported from here
to Mexico and then exported from
Mexico TO Guatemala.
The Mexican Aviation company Is
working on plans by which 1t hopes
to make only expectation, Unit
ed States to Guatemala, which
would save time and money. Phil
en- explained. Until such arrange
ments have been made the air X
press will not attain any proper
ton Of note, in the opinion Of the
broker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
GRAB FLEET
American Chartered Vessels
Held by Pirates

CANTON, Feb. 14-tR-A gang Of
pirates operating in the West River
Delta south Of here today seized a
fleet of twelve vessels chartered by
the Standard oil company OF New
York and held them for ransom.
The vessels were Chinese junks
and we're carrying oil worth $4,000.
The American consul here sent a
protest to the Canton Military.
Seizure OF the oil fleet climaXed
an outbreak Of lawlesSness. The Ma
tionalist government. aroused by the
extensive depredations, sent an ex-
petition OF troops and ordered five
gunboats 70 proceed against the law
less element in the province.
Bandit armies, meanwhile, con-
tinued TO make travel in the inter-
Tor unsafe for foreigners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
ORCHARDS HERE.
FOUND CLEAN
Few Trees Are Damaged
Seriously, Inspector
Discovers

Citrus orchards around Browns
vile are in excellent shape" said
A. v. Smith, in charge of this dis
trict of plant quarantine. Friday.
we are inspecting the orchards,
and so far have found that most Of
them are clean. The warnings that
have been published about burying
or destroying frozen fruit are good
advice, for frozen oranges or grape
fruit are bait" for the Morelos
fruit fly"
Mr.. Smith said that although few
flies had been found around
Brownsville, many had been discov-
cred on the other side OF the river,
and that this section should be I'M
usually careful about cleaning up.
THE dead fruit does not breed
the fly. but acts as a bait and
allows spreading" he said.
The trees themselves. inspectors
report. are in an excellent condi-
ton. and very few OF the trees, even
the youngest, are damaged serious
"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14

had administered poison.
When frantic efforts to get a doc
tor failed. Clearance Jeldy. the ia
Their. reasoned that he might find
an antidote for the poison by OBJ
serving the effect Of the acid on
himself. While the mother tried TO
ease her baby's pain. the father
swallowed a dose Of the poison.
Soon he noticed a burning SEN
sation. Waiting, while the burning
grew more intense, he then drank
a quantity Of soda water. When re-
lief came. he hastily prepared an
other portion of the simple remedy
and gave ii TO the infant.
Soon the child's suffering seemed
to diminish. and when a doctor
came. he said the proper antidote
had been administered. The child
probably would have recovered. hos
pital attendants believed, II a lung
congestion had not developed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Valley Shipments
Inspection Opens
(Snerial TO The Herald.)

Especial to The Herald
HARLINGEN. Feb. IA. O..
Powell, state inspector placed IN
charge Of operations 70 prohibit
shipment OF frozen citrus fruit from
the Valley. and a force Of several
assistant inspectors began work Of
ficially this morning at road sta
tons and several other points IN
the Valley. They expect TO check
carefully all fruit shipments from
the Valley in an effort to put a
stop to the harmful practice Of TAX
ing frozen fruit from the Valley for
sale.
In connection with the work Of
Powell and his assistants, M. II.
Ford, federal inspector, is urging
that Valley people either destroy
or ship all fruit by March /. the
beginning Of the host free period.
His request follows the finding yes
terday Of an adult Morelos fruit
fly in Matamoros, which was caught
in a fly trap.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
HURT
WHEN VALLEY
CARS CRASH
McAllen Man Thought
Seriously Injured;
One Escapes

AS a result Of q collision on the
highway, half a mile north Of the
country club. three men and one
woman, A. j. McColl, of the "A. j.
McColl Lard company, Chas. A.
Hartman and Gilbert Hartman, OF
Hartman's Typewriter ard Adding
Machine company. McAllen, and
Mrs. George Hughes, a Harlingen
visitor, were rushed to the Mercy
Hospital at 8 p. m. Thursday.
According to Z. Z. Sadler. traffic
officer. Chas. A. Hartman and his
son; Gilbert. who was driving the
car. collided with a large sedan
driven by Mr.. McColl. Mrs. Hughes
was in the car with the McAllen
real estate man.
Chas. A. Hartman suffered n
broken hip. a fractured arm. three
broken ribs. and a smashed nose.
Gilbert Hartman received a broken
leg and numerous bruises. Mrs.
Hughes was badly bruised about the
body. and Mr.. McColl was bruised
and slightly hurt about the chest.
Mrs. Hughes and both Hartmans
are still in the Mercy Hospital. but
Mr.. McColl was released Friday
and moved to the Fl Jardin hotel.
f. l.. WEIGH. local real estate
man and brother Of the manager
Of the @. z. Stone store, happened
along Immediately after the acct
dent and carried the injured to the
hospital.
Mr.. Sadler is investigating the
crash. Both cars were completely
demolished.
The accident occurred on the sec
ond curve north Of the country
club.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Disposal Pit
Onened at McAllen

McALLEN. Feb. 14-In an effort
70 rid McAllcn citrus orchards OF
fallen fruits and fruit that NAV be
host for the Morelos fruit .tly, y. Q.
Swan. plant quarantine inspector
stationed here, announced he had
prepared a disposal pit for fruit IN
fit for shipment.
McAllen ~orchardists have been en-
gaged during the past two weeks IN
Kidding their groves OF undesirable
fruit and have been destroying H.
The disposal pit will greatly faclll-
tate the work Of doing away with
unfit fruit and will aid materially
in quelling any invasion Ct the
dread fruit fly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14

instructed 70 accept no ices OF any
sort. Acceptance of a fee will be
the cause for dismissal.
Their jobs will not be dependent
on the number of arrests.
The arrest OF violators will be one
Of the least phases Of the work OF
this patrol, according to MIR.
Phares.
For the first time, the state will
90 at the question OF highway safe
ty from the angle Of protecting, &C
commodating and helping the law
abiding motorist. rather than Of
searching for an opportunity TO be
hard boiled, or TO stick fines on
drivers for speeding.
Fifty In School
The so men selected out of 1900
applicants for the patrol jobs, are
now being given daily schools OF
instruction at Camp Mabry here.
Their jobs cover much more than
knowing the speed limit.
Courtesy. kindness. politeness,
educational work in what safe driv-
ing IS, protection Of the law-abiding
driver from the careless " the reck-
less. are the primary things In
which they are schooled.
Each patrol officer will be a rid
ing information bureau, trained 70
be able TO give road directions 70
any motorist.
Duties will be to prevent the
marking of cars on the roadways,
prevent the operation OF overloaded
trucks on the roads; prohibit the
parking OF cars at dangerous points
on curves: prohibit operation o.
cars without lights.
I'VE aren't going to hunt up q
lot Of old obsolete laws to try &c
penalize drivers" Mr.. Phares satu =.
we want the highway patrol &c
he known as the friend o. az leas'
as per cent of the motorists
Gray Uniforms
when arrests are necessary-tnes
uill a. made as sparingly as pos
sible-the charges will be filed II
the same justice precinct where ths
arrest is made. There Wall De III
hauling Of offending drivers x
the remote courts Of rural Justice:
Of the peace, Mr.. Phares declared
emphatically.
The motor patrol officers will veal
the gray uniform and diamond
shaped badge prescribed by !aw.
The motorcycles n here for USE
of the officers. These are paintee
a bright aluminium color, with the
words state Highway Patrol II
large letters upon them.
The officers will work In pairs
Much Of their work will be done a.
night, when the need for protective
work is greatest.
The men will operate alone dur
ing the afternoons. meeting each
day on a different road, to pair up
for night patrol work. The men
will cover hundreds Of miles OF
highways daily.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Committee Convenes
To Select Queen

A committee composed OF rep
resentatives OF the Lions, Rotary,
and Kiwanis Clubs Of Brownsville
met Friday for the purpose o.
selecting a Brownsville queen Tor
the Good Humor Carnival TO DO
held in Matamoros March 3-4-5.
Nothing definite was done at the
meeting. the chairman stated az
noon. but various names we're up
for selection and the local queen OF
queens TO be voted on would DO
published Immediately.
The girl we pick will be typical
OF the city. and We promise that
u choice will be generally salts
factory" the committee head stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Spinach Shippers
Name Closed Days

CRYSTAL CITY, Feb. i5-Py-
Spinach growers and shippers OF
South Texas today were E-5sHg
no shipments Of their crop, accord
ing to an agreement entered into
yesterday at an all-day conference
here under which no shipments
would be made except on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays. Recent
declines in prices were given as
the reason for the move.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Mrs. Maria Rangel
Dies In Matamoros

Mrs. Maria Rangel, wife Of Octa-
viano Rangel. Brownsville merchant
died at the MatamOros hospital
Thursday, after an operation. The
funeral Is to be held in Brownsville
as soon as arrangements can be
made TO bring the body across the
bridge. Services are to be held al
the Immaculate Conception church
with interment in the city cemetery.
Mrs. Rangel leaves. besides her
husband, two daughters, Mrs. z.
Paroles, and Miss Luz Rangel, and
two sons. Eliseo and Ruben Rangel-
She was quite active in church work
and was well known here. Fun
eral arrangements are being made
BY Cara.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
father Swallows Poison
To Find Remedy for Babe
Household Antidotes Tested While Frantic
Mother Attempts to Ease Child
Given Acid by Mistake

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 14-(P-A mother who made the mistake.
and a father who rtsked his life to rectty II. today arranged the funeral
Of their child.
Mabel Jeldy, five months old, died at midnight, despite the efforts Of a
physician and three nurses, the victim of poison given to her through
error by Mrs. Clarence Jeldy.
Finding the child i'll, the mother prepared what she believed was q
dose Of a common remedy and gave it to the baby. Later she found she
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
VALLEY GRABS
&C. Chief AT
FIRST GLANCE
Washington Man Here
To See and Gets
Conquered

When I decide TO retire from
active life, I woulc like 70 move
to the Rio Grande Valley TO spend
the remaining years" said Colvin
3. Brown, Washington. manager
Commercial Organization Depart
ment, Chamber OF Commerce OF
the United States. Here n can
fish. or hunt. or bath in the gulf,
or fly TO Mexico City for the week
end. The climate is wonderful, ana
/ know for a fact that your winter
climate is higher than that OF
California"
He arrived in Brownsville Thurs
day afternoon, flying here from
Corpus Christi. He plans to leave
for Shreveport Monday.
Came to See
Il had absolutely no business
here" MI. Brown said, but | want
ed 10 come to see the Valley"
MI. Brown was recently called
by the president Of the United
States to appear before the Ma
tional Business Survey Convention
Of nationally famous business men
held in Washington.
The meeting was called TO han
die the inevitable slump following
the market crash, and 1t was de-
cided to inaugurate an intensive
and extensive program Of develop
ment. The largest concerns IN the
nation, including railroads, tele-
phone companies, and others, placed
several billion dollars back into
circulation by their program o.
building.
Panic Averted
This I believe is the only thing that
saved the United States from a
panic. Builders and contractors
agreed TO sponsor a movement Tor
m~odernized homes, also
Mr.. Browns trip south was at the
request of the Dallas Chamber OF
Commerce. which asked him 10 ST.
In OH one Of their meetings, and
advise them on certain matters.
He has called on chambers OF
m in Houston, Tulsa. san
antonio. New Orleans, Fort Worth,
and other large cities. He has call
ed on exactly 80 cities this trip,
he said.
Helps Chambers
my job Is to help out the cham
bers," he said. i keep the ball roll
ing.
your local commerce Is in ex-
cellent condition, he said. you
rave good men in II, and you have
a good chamber. 1t Is doing good
work. / am pleased with It,"
Not Hot on Port
Mr.. Brown also praised the NUM-
cipal airport. and said with en-
thrsiasm that It was one thing that
would aid materially in developing
the Valley.
He was noncommital concerning
a port. saying that the nation was
overdeveloped in this respect. he
admitted. however. that this section
might use one profitably, and that
the Mexican business 1t would at
tract would really make 1t WORTH
while.
zone OF the main aims OF the
National Chamber OF Commerce
for 1890 Is the elimination OF un-
EMPLOYMENT" said Mr.. Brown.
He expected to journey TO POINT
Isabel Friday afternoon for a fish
ing excursion. and will leave Tor
Shreveport Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14

Faith-that fine virtue-sent a
man TO Jail here Thursday night.
This faith, however, was mis-
placed. The man placed his faith
in the booze he was attempting TO
smuggle into the United States.
Officers patrolling the Ramirenla
section Thursday night spied him
sprawled in the road with a gentle
aroma Of tequila waiting down the
breeze from where he lay. A closer
inspection revealed he had had l6
bottles on his person up until the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
San Benito Plans
Methodist Church
Especial 70 The Herald

TDUtLIAI 10 ITIW AANAWANF
SAN BENTTO, Feb. l4-Plans for
the financing and construction of r
new building for the First Metho-
dist church here will be discussed at
n meeting Friday night az the
church.
The local church board will confer
at that time with Rev. O. @. Grow
OF Brownsville. presiding elder OF
the district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Harlingen Station
Bids Are Requested

NoptCIdI % TIC L1tIdIu.V
HARLINGEN. Feb. bids for
Harlingen's new fire station will be
requested by the city commission at
its next meeting, Mayor Sam Bolts
said, after Lloyd <. Mellor was re-
tanned by the city commission at its
meeting Thursday as architect.
Mellor already has made sketches
for the building, which will cost
about $500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Former Scion Dies

WASHINGTON, Feb. l4-CP)-
Fred T. Dubois. member Of the
United States section Of the inter-
national joint commission. and a
former United States senator from
Idaho. died at his home here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
in His DUN Booze
Lands Bootlegger in Prison

time he fell. Afterwards he had
IL. Five Of the bottles were broken
when he went down.
The man also had a number Of
Mexican earrings in his possession.
Charges will probably be filed
against him Friday.
Officers making the arrest were
Mounted Customs Inspectors Ed
McNabb and A.. A. Champion and
City Policeman Z. Lerma.
The an Is said to live in Ma.a-
moroS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Berkeley Rites

Especial 70 i HeraIu.J
HARLINGEN. Feb. l4-Funeral
services for william Thomas Berke-
ley who died yesterday afternoon
at the home Of his son-in-law, Z. w.
Parker, g06 K. Van Buren, street,
are TO be held tbs afternoon at ?
D. m. from Thompson mortuary
chanel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
HUGHES WINS

WASHINGTON, Feb. l4-Pl-
Safely past the barrier of senate ap-
proval, Charles Evans Hughes will
take office ON Monday, February
"A, as the eleventh chief justice Of
the United States.
A fiery, four-day denunciation OF
the distinguished statesman and
jurist as the very perSonification Of
the spirit Of Big Business ended
last night in a vote Of SO TO 26 for
confirmation OF his nomination.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
FORD DEVOTES
LIFE TO YOUTH
Expenditure of Hundred Millions for Schools
Plan of Capitalist Who Will Give
Remainder OF Life to Work

FORT MYERS. Feb. i-P-Henry Ford has announced his tnten-
ton to devote the remainder OF his life and sloOOOoOoO of his fortune 10
the founding OF schools.
He said he had not yet decided on the number or location or the schools.
but that some OF them would be large institutions and that they would be
situated in various parts Of the country.
A desire to Go all in his power TO help the young men OF the country
find their places in the worG. he SAID. was the Inspiration for his nlan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Motorcops to Aid Drivers
Texas to Furnish Motorists Friend in Need
If Road Lizzies Fail to Perc'
BY BROOKS

AUSTIN, Feb. 1.-THE woman motorst who is stopped by q flat tire
Will find ready and willing help in the new state highway patrol officers
who will take the road within the next few weeks. according 70 l. G.
Phares OF the highway department, who will direct the patrol
The motorst who runs out Of gas viii be given assistance. The highway
patrol officers will be charged with the duty Of carrying a message Of his
need to the nearest filling station.
The so officers OF the highway patrol will work on salary. and viii be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
R~aymondville Group
In KWWG Broadcast
Especial 10 The Herald

RAYMONDVILLE, Feb. IA 4
special program will be broadcast
over station KWWG AZ Browns
VILE Monday night at 8 ~. m. I'm
the interest of Raymondville and
Willacy Counties. This y the first
OF q series OF five broadcasts which
will be sponsored d. the Chamber
OF Commerce.
Those taking part in this first
broadcast are, Mrs. II. B. Burton,
Mrs. u. s. Wright. Miss Gertrude
Shoptaw. Mrs. Rag Gano. w. w.
GraySon, =. T.. Soehle and Mr..
Hansen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Love Conspiracy

FORT WORTH, Feb. 14-GRl-A.
c. Killian, Oscar r. Fowler. and
Minnie G. Martin yer found gull
ty and Hattie May Killian was ac-
quilted b. a jury reporting in fed
eral court today in the $4,000 love
conspiracy case"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Cloudy and unsettled tonight and
Saturday, possibly with local show
ers; not much change IN tempera-
ture.
For East Texas: Cloudy tonigha
and Saturday. probably with rain;
not much change IN temperature.
Moderate 70 fresh soEtherly WINDS
on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Rangerville Woman
Succumbs at Home
Especial to The Herald.)

% IAIN AANA
HARLINGEN. Feb. 14-Mrs. Eva
Jane Parkhurst, 4S. wife Of the Ran
gerville postmaster, died last night
at ESQ at her home In R~angerville.
Thompson's mortuary is to be in
charge OF funeral arrangements,
which VIII be announced later.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Banker Makes Bond

LUBBOCK, Feb. 14AP)-J. M.
Pope. former Cara county banker.
was free on bond today for the Sec
ond time on charges growing out of
the closing Of the bank Of South
land Dec. 2.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Cotton Acreage Cut Seen
Bulk of Crop Will Be Planted Within Three
Weeks Valley Authorities Say
Especial to The Herald

SAN BENITO, Feb. H-Cameron countys cotton acreage for 1880 viii
nrobably be a little under normal, in the opinion of II r. Boyd, vice pres
ident Of the Valley Gin Company, and a recognized AUTHORITY on the cot
ton situation of the Valley.
Cotton planting 4 lust starting in the Valley and within the next three
weeks the bulk of the GRO Will be out into the ground, If weather is ia
vorable.
Peak OF paintings will be reached about the first Of March, MI. Boyd
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Progreso Badgers
To Gather at Meet
(SDecial TO The Herald)

SAN BENITO, Feb. l4-Former
residents OF the state OF Minnesota
will gather at Prcgreso on February
% for the annual picnic and outing
OF the society, according to notice
given out here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
IN OUR
VALLEY
HOW ABOUT 1T?
By L

HOW ABOUT 1T?
II hate calling; I Just can't
do it."-Aiice Roosevelt Long
worth.
The happy woman, like the
happy nation, is the one with
out a history."@George Eliot.
"A little flattery will support
a man through a great fatigue
Pres. Monroe.
Women must stay at nome,
attend TO our children and give
us the womanly and spiritual
guidance Of which men have
need."-Benito Mussolini.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
RIVER FORECAST

There will be no material change
IN the river during the next few
days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
TIDE TABLE

High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meteorolO-
gical conditions:
High ........ Ais a. NJ: Ssh D. III.
Low ...... ll.l6 a. m; 1925 d. nm.