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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
TEXAS 18Th
In LITERACY

AUSTIN. Feb. 27.-F-Texas
stands thirty-fifth among the
states in literacy and prospects are
that It viii drop still further I'M
less intensive work In done before
the 1890 federal census. says an
appeal issued by Governor Dan
Moody and educational leaders
urging Texans to take part In q
campaign to eradicate illiteracy.
Declaring the situation Is dis
graceful. the appeal suggests that
local illiteracy committees be or
ganized Immediately with o view
Of reducing as far as possible the
number Of illiterstes before CEN
sus takers start their work. A con-
certed eleventh-hour effort to seek
out i~lliterates and teach them to
read and write In the coming
weeks would prove Of inestimable
value and would create public in
terest in q permanent program,
the appeal stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27

ing the night in a deserted tavern
trying to write a novel.
The eerie shadows OF Baldpate
Inn. the bowling OF the wind out
side and the ominouS sound Of
seven keys turning. n by one, in
the lock of the tavern door. all
create an atmosphere of mystery
that rivets ones attention on the
screen. The surprise ending Of the
story is one that even the most
imaginative minds viii not guess.
Dix is supported by ar unusually
strong cast OF players. two Of whom
enact the same roles in the pic
ture that they played in George M.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
FIVE SCHOOLS
ENTER DEBATE
County Meet in Edinburg
To Determine Winners
Of Contests
Especial to The Herald.)

Especial 10 Lie E1SIdlu.B
PHARR, Feb. 27-There are only
five schools entering the Inter
scholastic League contests in debate
IN Hidalgo county, according 10
Principal N. w. Gay Of Mercedes.
All OF the schools who have enter
ed will have both boys and girls
teams and the contests are expect
ed to be better than they have been
during the past few years
The schools which have entered
the debate contest and who have
been included in the round robin"
schedule include: Donna. Mission.
Edinburg, Pharr-San Juan. and
Weslaco.
The debates have been scheduled
at neutral towns and the principal
Of the different towns who act In
the capacity OF hostess will be ex-
pected to secure the chairman and
judges for the debates.
The final debate between the
schools having the highest precent-
age will be held at Edinburg at
yhe county meet and will be sche-
duled by II. G. Baker, general
director for Hidalgo county. The
following schedule has been work.
ed:
March donna and Mission at
Edinburg. Edinburg and Pharr-San
Juan at Mission.
March 11-MiSsion and Weslaco
at Pharr-San Juan. Donna and
Edinburg at Mission.
March i4-Pharr-San Juan and
Weslaco at Donna. Mission and
Edinburg at Pharr-San Juan
March 21-Donna and Weslaco
at Mercedes. Pharr-San Juan and
Mission at Weslaco.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
. MOIE
a,SlDEIlGHIS |
RIvOLI SAN BENITG


Every type Of characteristic Negro
music was incorporated by King
Vidor In "Hallelujah" when this
all-talking picture. which comes
Sunday to the Rivoli Theater. San
Benito. for three days run. with a
special midnite preview Saturday at
1880 p. m, was put into production
at the Metro-G oldwyn-Mayer
studio.
Recognizing the tremendous value
Of a native musical background IN
this story Of Negro life. Vidor made
a special effort to select players for
the leading roles Of the film who
were qualified to sing individual
numbers as well as interpret their
parts before the camera.
For example, Daniel Haynes, who
has the male lead In the picture.
was understudy for Jules Bledsoe in
ziefeld's Show Boat" when he was
signed by Vidor TO 60 to the coast.
Nina Mae Mckinney. the seventeen
-year-old feminine lead OF Halle
lujah," attracted considerable at
tention by her clever singing and
dancing In "Blackbirds." the color
ed musical success, before Vidor
signed her. Fannie Belle de Knight,
the Southern nanny Of the photo
play, was at one time q singer, and
has appeared on the stage in parts
requiring talent of this kind. Harry
Gray, S6-year-old Negro who was
chosen for a featured part in the
film when Vidor met him by chance
in New York, is said 10 have a
splendid natural voice which he
uses 70 advantage in his role. Vic
terra Spivey was well known Is a
cabaret singer and recording artist
when chosen for a part in the pic
ture.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
ARCADIA ~-HARLINGEN

Thrills, suspense, mystery and
romance are some Of the highlights
of Richard Dix's starring vehicle,
Seven Keys TO Baldpate," which
will be shown at the Harlingen,
Arcadia Theater Friday and Satur-
day.
Dix gives one OF the finest per-
formanceS OF his long screen career
as Magee. the rOvelist who meets
with many adventures while spend
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27

Ell PAso, Feb. 27-t1-The
death Of Ben T. Hill. immigration
border patrolman. In q battle with
smugglers here more than o year
ago. may be avenged through q
like battle in almost the same spot
where Hill was shot to death.
Patrolmen today were searching
for n man whose name was with
held but who had come under sus-
picton as o RUNNER. named by one
Of q trio as smugglers who surren-
dered after a futile gun battle last
night In which they were aided by
companions across the Rio Grande.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
Moody Reads Letters
Aloud Before Signing

AUSTIN. Feb. 27-F-Governor
Moody never posts an important
letter until he reads It to himself,
aloud and alone in his executive
office.
He signs his mall after his sec
retaries are gone, either at noon
or late In the day. He reads the
letters aloud over and over until
they sound just right, then signs
them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
Constitution Study
Required of Students

AUSTIN. Feb. 27.-tP-Texas is
believed to be one Of the first
states In the Union to adopt a law
requiring college students who are
applicants for bachelor OF arts de-
grees to complete a urse in Unit
ed States constitution before
graduation. The Texas law also
required students to complete a
ours OF study on the constitution
of the Lone Star state as one Of
the prerequisites for a diploma.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27

Especial to The Herald)
RIO HONDO, Feb. 27-For the
first time in many months Valley
chamber OF commerce secretaries
will gather here Friday night, for
their regular monthly meeting.
They will be guests Of Secretary
Jackson Of the local organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16

HUDSON SEAL COAT, large skunk collar;
Pm Snat broadtail collar; very cheap IL
sold now. Gail Sunday and evenings. Adams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16

FOR SALE
Our New Junior Model @
Silent Automatic Burner
For $3o5.00, Installed.
by our statesmen: we need two more to fol-
low inquirers: next week our radio program
Precedes Amos n Andy.
See Mr. Wildermuth men If you want 70 get
in on this sales Job. Phone Nat. 20lS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16

STUDEBAKERS-We have several Of these
sPsS S cSSn. A: F;'4 NN. ssE any
Ss:a nsE::d:si :.d:a $500 ssaS::ssS'r .SgS
Ksn6ricE & 1sSTevs. is2s [ St. NV. North
.; driven 1900 miles: Unusual SsTSsIins e :
oTysI la N.,oS .s 20 days
sTuDEBAKER. COACH, 1875, ti37 So looks
Ike new car; had best Of care; all new bal
loon tires must sell before March 20. MT
sTUDEBAKER BIG BozDsTTR. i5ze-FeF-
feet every way; S13S 1880 D ST. NV.
sTUDEBAKER BIG SIX SEDAN. i9ze-Ap-
this for saco e small h0 down sssnens saiarss
monthly PS SssI Service. li2e soth st.
sTuDEHAKER, CoMMANpER COUPE, e
pass: IgSS:, neg puco. all new tires: shro.z
ssss n!s eatch exss aEsre mSs0 ses.on ar g
North 1859 sl'OH NAt@ts' 70 o01'OH =. a..
sTJPERAKER .ToURINd-IFhs Gig, With
viii demonstfate: ZOO coiGmSis -Issi w.
s57s; this car Is in perfect condition and
tee. Dick Murphy. Inc. lSss I4th 81. nv.
sTUDERAKER DUPLEX .RoADsTER-;Late
runs IKE ns. ssefnct .r09 sia5 oeofss
sTUDEBAKER DFMONsTRATORs - 1850
1850 pets;oS neResr ana saarsntee and
service; very substantial reduction. Ken
drick & Shreve. 1900 Conn ave. NV.
makes it most interesting; You who Ike
Esse s o psck DsFf o ss
| WHIPPET COACH, 6. 102e-F4ne shape; only
S27s easy terms. 50 New York ave. ne.
wHIPPET CABRIoLET, new tires. brakes.
onstration; leavins town. Sl9 Taylor &C. NV
17zr7V7177==r - = - -. = ~.
best t. Of care and is in exeellent CONDITION
shT,ouShout; priec sssd. low at s2sS. Cali Mr..
WH1PPET COACH 195s-Run less than $500
niles equal to 1 ,sSS s, sssS sn teSs
| WHIPPED COACH. 1e2S-Excellent mechan-
zeal condition and appearances; only one
5792 for demonstration.
| WHIPPET COUPE, 1e27..Excellent condition;
four wheel brakes; good paint: tires; $3.50
l92o kearney Sc. ne. North 0eel.
WHIPFET SEDAN: ls2e-Driven $4,000
miles; repossessed; $3.50. TORY Motor Co.,
2108 4 st. NV.
WILLYS-KNIGHT 6-CYL eEDAN-Exceilent
condition and appearances, many accessofiesi
$500 cash. Mrs. Gilbert, laos Hamilton st.
| senger sedan; perfect; new Duco; I'VE new
balloon tires; Si7S Paint Snop. Vermont
WILLYs-KN1oHT master 9. excellent con-
| Cedar ST. NV. Georsta 3221.
! WOLVERINE lREOl BRoUGHAM, 1871
Here is car built by REQ ana famous for
I completely reconditioned in our own shop;
the finish and tires are good; ecuiphent
| other extras; $3.50; terms. Pohanka Services,
| 1925 20th st. NV. North 0S47.
REPOSSESSED CARs-We have about 50
;Tom So 70 $500: j. J. Fister dsfssss.s jus
| AUTOMOBILES By auction AZ Weechiersa
$40 Pa ave. n.w.s every Wednesday and
| Saturday, 10 m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16

IL NEAL BARCAlNS.
Every car thoroughly recondttioned and
guaranteed. Each auto an exceptional value
Buick Master 4-pass. Coupe-Sa4S.
Chrysler Roadster, rumble seat-$7e5.
Essex Coach. 192e-S2s5.
Nash Special 8 C0ach--S2o5.
Hudson BrOugham-s296.
SteArns- KNIGHT 6 Coach--23A5.
Nash Special Coupe--$SAS.
Buick 1925 Master Coach-$3o5.
Hupmobile Sedan--$S96.
Buick 5-pass Sedan--&4A5.
Peerless Roadster, rumble seat--9495
Cadillac 5-pass. Sedan, model 3tl. and
seYies-si,375.
Easy Terms or Trade
MANHATTAN GARAGE,
lT06 Tth St. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16

1879 CHRYSLER IS.
4-door sport sedan, well tenders, e-Wtre
wheels: fully GuaEanteed; cost Sl.l40; low
offered at g substantial SAVING With 4 new
car guarantee. Auto Mart, 1o19 i1th ~
(continusd On Next Psss.J
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30
Fundamentally Sound" /"
(Boston News Bureau)


 If there is any truth in predictions, then it is natural that the majority of business leaders who express opinions the current situation should predict substantially the thing. But even the most confirmed optimist begins to be annoyed at the contsant repetition of the sunshiny state ment It has been said that the prime joke of 1929 was "Conditions are fundamentally sound"
 Of course they are fundamentally sound When has this country ever seen fundamental conditions other than sound? We have always had surplus of fertile land that agricultural produce was greater than needs We have always had ex- tensive mineral resources-deposits of coal iron, copper. oil, gold, and other minerals of lesser or greater importance-so that we have had surplus from mines for export We have always had plenty of timberlands so that even the most shame ful prodigality has not been able to destroy them utterly
 Our industries have always been progressive quick to seize developments to speed our growth. Our transportation and communication systems have been developed rapidly the growth of the country warranted and the extent of scientific knowledge permitted
 True, we have occasionally been laggards in building dam here bridge there We have, at times, suffered ndustrially from over-expansion of credit or inventories from currency inflaton from excessive speculation. We have had our progress interrupted by a Civil War, which tore the country apart for four years.
 But, taking the larger view these have been merely things of the surface not fundamentals financial leader of the other day predicting pros perity for 1930 noted that it the fiftieth suc- cessive year he has made such perdction When we look back over the past half century and see how large proportion of the time he has been right, it becomes obvious that something more than good fortune is behind this countrys happy record
 Conditions are fundamentally soundo Our geo. graphical and geological position make that certain And barring catastrophe greater than any that has occurred in historical times conditions are going to remain fundamentally sound" as far into the future as the imagination can travel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30
THE CATS By Mary Graham Bonner

Are we going to have the time turned backward or forward this evening"" the children asked, az the Little Black Clock was waiting for them to start off on an adven- ture.
 i've got a plan" the Little Rack Clock said
 How they did enjoy hearing him say that he had a plan. How many. many plans he did have, and what friends he had and how many places he knew T hope you won't be disappoint- ,ed." he said, but I do want you to go to a meeting"
 "A meeting?" asked, John.
 Daddy goes to meetings" said Peggy
 Will it be the same sort?" asked John
 Not exactly" said the Little Black Clock. "The ones who are going to meet are a number of the members of the cat family. You'll see only cats"
 "The cats are going to meet?" asked John.
 T suppose they'll spend lots of time me-owing," said Peggy.
 Now they were off and the Little Black Clock took them to a funny old alley. Since the Little Black Clock had turned the time way, way back, it was the first alley there had ever been, and it was in this first alley that the cats were meeting.
 There were ever and ever so many cats gathered about and they were talking about cat questions of the day, and me-owing and chatting in their cat fashion.
 If you don't object I think it would be fun to sit and hear what they have to say" the Little Black Clock suggested.
 "Oh, yes, let's hear what they have to say" said Peggy.
 And right away one of the larg- est cats got up and spoke.
 The others all listened to him, although from time to time some of them took little cat-naps and purred softly
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30

proposed investigation of the halbut, herring and other food fish in the aid of preservation and increasse Investigation in these matters is proper function of the Federal Government and we agree in that respect most heartily with Judge Wicker sham
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30
LET HIM OUT.

Dr. Cook is about to be let out of the Leaven- worth Penitentary. It is said that he is ageng and not in good health. Under the circumstances it is safe to believe that he will attempt no more North Pole or mountain climbing expeditions And the failures of Doheny and Sinclair in oil deals may that the people have learned lot since Dr. Cook sent to jail for oil swindling schemes. Under all the circumstances we vote to let him out.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30

The Wickersham Commission has reported on what must be done to make Prohibition enforce ment success, and will now take up serious study of the question whether Prohibition be enforced ,-(New York Times)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30
Suppress Industry or Liquor Consumer.
(New York Times. )

The chief obstacle in the path of Prohibition Enforcement is reported to be the problem of in dustrial alcohol, of which great quantities d- verted for beverage purposes. Obviously the one thing that needs to be done in order to suppress the industrial alcohol leak is to suppress American industry.
 From the other end the consumption of indus trial alcohol for beverage purpose may be sup pressed by suppressing the consumer. The reason why the Sahara is so satisfactory a place from the Anti-Saloon point of view is that it is so free of alcohol and inhabitants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30

It must be fierce to live in the States where the winters are so cold and stormy Again inn pore the unfortunates to come to Alaska and live in peace and comfort.- Seward Gateway)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30

All this activity to get additional legislation for the enforcement of Prohibition is answer to those who have claimed that Prohibition in the United States is effective.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30

The champion egg-layer at the Madison Square Garden poultry show had record of 346 eggs in one year. This is very nearly as good the con- tinuous work week introduced by the Soviet Gov ernment.-(New York TmesD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30

Prince Rupert boasts of having thirty-six teach CTS and more than one thousand pupils in her public schools.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30

Russias criticism of the United States would be more effective if we gave whoop about what they thought there Cincinnati Enouirer)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-30
NOTICE

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church will hold a GOODIE SALE Saturday, February 9th, in the show rooms of the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company. adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-14
BAKER TRIAL
TRANSFERRED
TO HOUSTON
September Term OF
Court To Hear
Hidalgo Case

BY agreement. the trial Of Sheriff
A. Y. Baker and seven other Hidal-
60 county officials charged with
conspiracy to defraud private citi-
zens Of their rights. has been trans
ferred to the September term OF the
federal district court in Houston.
1t became known here today.
Attorneys for the H~idalgoans en-
tered a motion for q change Of
venue Monday when court opened.
Judge j. c. Hutchinson, Jr., took the
motion under advisement and in
structed the defense counsel to con-
fer with U. S. attorneys in the mat
ter.
Special u. S. Attorney General
Fred Horowitz. who investigated
the Hidalgo election, was TO have
been here for the trial but he did
not appear. Assistant U. S. Attor-
ney Carlos Watson and others got
In touch with Horowitz at Los An
geles and an agreement to try the
Ease at Houston was reached.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-14
BEACH Shown
ASTRIDE TWO
PORT HORSES

Workers for the Valley deep
water port today were pointing out
that Gen. Lansing Beach, retired
army engineer, has evidently
changed his mind in fighting the
project; either he does not mean
what he said before the senate re-
Gently, or did not mean what he
said in Brownsville in 1914.
Many were wondering today what
caused him to change.
i would like very much to have
them put the proposition up to me
for q deep-water harbcr at Braz-
os Santiago" says a headline in the
June 26, 1914 issue Of The Browns
vile Herald, which quoted the then
Col. Beach. Photostatic copies Of
this news story are being made by
interested parties in Brownsville to
be used in their efforts to get for
the Valley a deep-water port. No
longer in the army but now In the
employ Of the Arroyo Navigation
district, Gen. Beach Is alleged TO
have recently said that there was
not enough tonnage in the Valley
for q port.
To Fight All His Life
Il do not think" The Herald
continued to quote Col. Beach I'D
1914, that Commodore Louis Cobo-
hni will have to fight all his life
for deep water at Brazos Santi-
ago" The staunch advocate for a
Valley harbor, Commodore Cobolini,
had just said at the port" meeting
at the Country vlub that he had
worked 20 years for the harbor at
Galveston. ia years for the one at
Arkansas Pass, and that he expected
to spend the remaining days Of his
life fighting for a port for the VAL
ley.
The story in the 1914 Herald con-
tinued TO say that Brownsville and
Valley citizens were jubilant over
the prospects for deep water for
the Valley following the statement.
though noncommital, by the army
engineer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-14
Brady Seemed Sane
Says Austin Judge

DALLES. May 14.-PJ7Judge
r.. L. Bats Of Austin, formerly in
the same law office with John A.
Brady. alleged slayer Of Miss Leh-
Tia Highsmith. was called as the
first state rebuttal witness IN
Brady'S trial here today.
The witness testified that Brady
had occupied a desk in his office
in Austin for is months up until
last August. He said his asSocia-
tons with Che defendant had been
very intimate and testified that he
had never noticed anything pecu-
liar about Brady's eyes and that
Brady always had appeared well
dressed to him.
Basing his answer on IS years Of
acquaintance with Brady. his bust
ness and social relationsd. YZ-Ngp
ness and social associations. Judge
Bats swore he had never seen or
heard anything about Brady that
indicated he was Of unsound mind.
This testimony was given over OBJ
jections OF defense attorneys.
On cross examination the defense
drew an admission from the wit
ness that Henry Brooks. Travis
county district attorney. who is TAX
ing part in the prosecution. is now
occupying an office with him.
W. A. Keeling OF Austin. former
attorney general. testified CT his
long associations with Brady and
stated that. in his opinion. the de-
PENDANT Is Of unsound mind.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-14
to Deadlock
In Port Bill Fight
Photo by Hoim's Studio.

WASHINGTON, May 14-P-Threats Of a fill
ibuster in the senate against the S110,535,027 house
rivers and harbors bill were encountered today with
warnings that the house would keep congress in session
this summer until the controversial measure is enacted.
Representative Tilson Of Connecticut, Republican
leader in the house, conceded that the report Of a move
to keep congress going until the bill is passed is a very
reasonable deduction"
Senator vandenberg, Republican, Michigan. who
is fighting a provision for the federal government to
take over the Erie canal in New York state, reiterated
that there would be "some long talking in the senate"
before "this Christmas Tree bill' got through.
Senator Copeland, Democrat, New York, and one
of the leading proponents of the Erie canal provision,
replied that he too is ready to filibuster unless the bill
retains that provision.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-14
Washington Seeking
Sea Weed Solution

The seaweed situation az Boca
Chica is being investigated by the
photographic office. Washington,
ID. O.. according TO a letter from
Harry Sexton Wednesday.
The local chamber Of commerce
recently wrote to the Eeodetic de-
partment requesting information
on the conditions, and II was ex-
planned TO them that the seaweed
extended % miles out in the gull,
and was piled on the beaches sev-
eral feet high IN places.
Since the chamber wrote 10
washington asking for aid. high
tides and winds have partially COW
cred the weed with sand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-14

, He was II years old and IN the
last years of his life served as police
Judge Of Douglas.
East was born in st. Louis. Sew
enteen years later. he was a Texas
cowboy, learning the rough life OF
the cattle range and schooling him
self in the use of the revolver. He
learned his trade so well that when
Garrett organized his forces to fight
the Kid" he brought East from
Texas and made him one OF the
posse.
After CARROTS mel had captur-
ed the Kid and had slain his
cronies, East was selected to convey
the outlaw to General Lew Wal
lace, then territorial governor Of
New Mexico at Albuquerque.
Accomplishing this mission sue
cessfully, East returned 10 the Texas
Panhandle in 1882 and served four
years as sheriff OF Oldham county.
On a trip through Dodge City, Kas.,
with cattle for northern ranches,
East married Miss Hattie BoAdlng
a native Of Virginia. She survives
him.
In 1903 he came TO Douglas and
seven years later was elected chiel
or police. He served two terms and
two years ago was named police
Judge.