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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
One Killed AS Six
Gas Tanks Explode

ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa, July a.
R-One man was killed and anoth-
e. slightly burned In an explosion
Of six gasoline storage tanks at an
oil company's yards last night.
Fred Yappen. IS. son Of the owner
Of the company, was the victim,
and Fred Stubbe. about the same
age. suffered burns on his right arm
and back.
The explosions which continued
at intervals Of several minutes as
the flaming liquid spread from one
tank 70 another. shook the entire
town. Pieces OF the tanks were
blown 800 feet
Four dwellings close by caught
fire and were destroyed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22

Washington was one Of the hot
test places in the country with a
high reading OF 1882, after the 1856
degrees Of Sunday.
Bodily discomfort was over
Swallowed in many places by the
menace OF drought, water shortage
and forest fires. With many crops
already ruined. farmers in New
Jersey. Pennsylvania, Maryland,
West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee,
Arkansas. Kentucky and Oklahoma
hoped for rain to save what was
left.
In New York, Baltimore and --ew
Jersey suburbs. authorities warned
against wasting water and prohibit
ed lawn and garden sprinklers. In
Orange, N. j.. the board of water
commissioners said only great
economy would prevent Q crisis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Jungle Party Fails
To Find Lost Pilot

RANGOON. Burma. July 22.-LP
The party which has been search
ing the Burmese jungles for Eric
Hook. missing British flier. returned
to Prone today baffled. saying no
traces OF the aviator had been
found.
Hook and James Matthews were
flying from England TO Australia
when their plane crashed between
Akyab and Rangoon early this
month. Matthews was able to leave
the wreck and reached Prone after
days Of wandering In wild country.
believing that searchers could find
Hook later.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
FIRE LADIES
Pittsburgh Addition Uses
Women for Fighters

PITTSBURGH, July 22.-tR-The
next time there's a fire in Chal-
font Borough, just outside Pitts
burgh, the big fire truck will roar
out Of the station house with Mary
Fedoris driving the machine. Mary's
mother, Mrs. Mary Fedoris. will be
there too. to act as assistant to
Mrs. Sara Long. the chief, and
these women will direct an attack
on the flames entirely by women.
The trouble has been that when
the menfolk are at work, the town
has been without fire protection.
So the women have organized a fire
company Of their own.
The uniforms are lovely-white,
with white hats.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
81, Flogged
By Father of 96

PORTLAND. Ore. July 22.-R)-
j. BrousSard. Jr.. used a forbidden
word. J. Broussard, ST.. refused TO
spare the rod and spoil the child.
Excited neighbors summoned the
police, who deciding Brousard Pere
was old enough to look after his
own family affairs retired.
The father is 96: the child he
didn't want 70 spoil Is 81.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22

@AEAeA VAN 1A41NA41LAn
and told the people about himself
and what he intended to do for
them If elected governor. In simple
language and straightforward style.
At Raymondville. he opened his
address with a review OF his early
life. describing hardShips through
which he rose to craftsmanship OF
the board OF directors OF the Humble
Oil company. He reminded his
audiences that he filed the first suit
against crooked road contractors.
Highway Record Grows
He also told them or the poor con
dition in which he found the State
highway commission, owing over six
million dollars with only $500, 900 on
hand. Through his efforts, Mr.. Ster-
ling asserted. Federal aid was re-
stored to Texas and the commission
put on a businesS-like basis.
MY work with the state high
way commission has convinced me
that the present method of fin
ancing the highway system Is all
wrong. I maintain that state high
WAYS are not a local institution, and
that they should be built by the
state and the government"
He declared that a bond issue
such as he proposes a be financ-
ed by a gasoline tax. and called at
tentiton to the success OF other
states following this system.
- n-aN
IL Is manifeStly wrong to require
counties 10 pay for highways used
as a part OF the state highway Sys-
When we give this money back to
the Valley you can build lateral
roads to connect with the state
system, and have good roads every
where. and ! car think Of nothing
that would be Of greater benefit to
the Valley"
Mr.. Sterling pointed out that
100000 have been spent by
counties Of the state in construc-
ton Of state roads. Under his pro-
gram. he said. the entire system or
highways should be completed with
in ten years. Thirty-three other
states are building roads by bond
issues, he stated, and retiring the
bonds by gasoline tax.
He claimed that other candidates
are now climbing on the band
wagon" stopping their criticism or
his road program and attempting to
work out a similar plan.
Il will not be satisfied with any
recession of highway building now"
Sterling declared. 81 want the roads
for this generation
The Valleys favorite candidate
was introduced at Raymondville by
Nat Wetzel and al Harrington by B.
vi. Holland.
Harrington Plan
At Harlingen Mr.. Sterling plans
10 tell the voters Of his business
accomplishments in both public and
private sense, and his stand on the
state penitentlary situatio. He de-
mes that he Is IN favor OF moving 4
the pen, and that ii should be run
on a buSiness-like basis. Mr.. Sterl-
ing also favors q tax on minerals.
as he will point out a. Harlingen,
and that he has heretofore sought
a 81 sulphur tax.
He was to have been entertained
at luncheon by the Harlingen Ster-
ling-for-G Governor club, and intro
duced to the Kiwanis club.
The San Benito band led the
motorcade 70 Raymondville this
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Americans Reported
Lost In Ship Wreck

MEXICO CITY. July 22.-CP-
Advices TO the newspaper Universal
from Tampico today reported two
Americans. their names not given,
missing after the sinking Of the
small launch Santa Hilda. In COL
lision with the sunken steamship
San Dustano.
All others on the launch we're
said TO have been saved.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
McAllen Gins
Turn Out 80 Bales
Especial to The Herald)

NDpCNIdI 20 TIC 1ICI dIUJ
McALLEN, July "a total Of
thirty-three bales of cotton had
been turned out by McAllen's three
gins up to closing time Monday.
The cotton season opened late In
McAllen on account Of severe rain
and hail storms in the immediate
vicinity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Girl, IA, Tells Of
Attack. KIDNAPPING

CAMDEN. ~. T., July 22.-tRA
Ruth Kuhnell, IA. who disappeared
Sunday night while on her wap
home after an automobile ride WITH
friends. returned home today.
She told her parents she had been
attacked. kidnapped and held pris-
oner by three men. State police are
investigating.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Mexican Policy Branded 'Dud'
American Writer Claims Peasants Thrust
Off Haciendas to Face Distress

MEXICO CITY, July ~22-tP-Carleton Beals. American writer on
Latin American political and economic questions. today pronounced the
Mexican Agrarian revolution "a colossal failure"
In an address before the fifth annual session Of the Seminar in Mexi-
co. held by the committee on cultural relations with Latin America. Mr..
Beals declared that seven million peasants in Mexico had been thrust
off the hacendas without having been provided the proper means Of
earning a decent livelihood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22

DAk OAAI C(D -
parents seemed to
be very fond OF
the baby they
took home with
them. Now every
known means Of
science has been
employed to de-
termine which is
which. and why.
When IL Is all
over and scientif-
ic findings have
sent each child 10
q home. we cam
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22

not help but wonder, as the years
70 by and the developed infant is
shown off to company. whether
some doubt will not linger in the
minds of the parents as to whether
II is really he, or whether he Is
someone else.
not a telegram from Lynch DAY.
I'm wilson today. Lynch says he
has made a canvass of state
politically in the last few days and
because OF a big block vote IN west
Texas Clint Small undoubtedly
leads all other candidates with
possible exception Of Ferguson.
He goes on to state that Small
has best chance 70 defeat the Fer
gusonS.
Very good propaganda from
lynch II il would work Mr.. Dav-
h1Eon's way. But one guess is prob
ably as good IS another on who
IS leading the state al present. Il
Is the belief Of the engineer Of this
column that most any candidate
can beat the Fergusons in a run
off. 1t is his further belief that
Ross Sterling Is the mar who
should be backed By the serious
thinking people Of the state.
a MINATED ANNIE says it does
u not matter one-half SO much
- who is leading the state today,
as IL does who will be leading X
next Saturday night.
WE EDITOR Of Mostly About
" San Benito" rises to remark
that the term Valley port" Is
being abandoned. He says wen
The Brownsville Herald once used
the term valley port and has re-
Sently abandoned II. Right and
Arong, Mr.. Buell..
The question OF a Valley port IS
still the dominating purpose. But
khe Brownsville port and the Port
ssabel-San Benito port. under the
Divers and harbors appropriation
are being constructed as two sep
,rate projects, each by its own
navigation commission. and deSig-
nation Is necessary. The two are
welded together until il comes time
10 do the work and spend the
money. Each has its own appro-
priation. They may again be
brought together II the proposed
sf0r0O loan Of San Benito-Port Is
abel is occupied with that of Browns
ville's $4,000 loan. Naturally. the
engineer OF this column wants TO
see Brownsville get busy shoveling
dirt on her end Of the deal. But
it is still a matter Of a port for
the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Identity Of Babes Sought
Every Known Method of Science Is Employed
To Untangle Knot Hospital Tied

CHICAGO, July 22-F-Two tiny babies, with nothing to do but
sleep and eat. kept science guessing today.
One Of the babies Is Charles Evan Watkins. the other is George Edward
What bothers science is whether Charles Watkins is George
Bamberger and George Bamberger is Charles Watkins.
To settle the question, seven prominent medical and scientific ex-
prts, Chief Justice Harry Olson Of the municipal court and Health
Commissioner Arnold H. Kegel deved deeper into the family traits racial
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
Promises
Valley Road Money
Candidate for Governor Declares Counties
Should Not Pay for Roadways :
Used for State Purposes
Especial TO The HeraldO

RAYMoNDvrLLE. July 22-The day Is not far distant when Texas
win return to the Valley money It has spent on building state highways.
Ids was the keynote OF the speech made by Ross Sterling candidate
for governor. at Raymondvfe and Harrington today. He spoke at Raw
monovne at 10 o'clock and was to speak at Harrington at 2 "A large
and enthusiastic audience greeted him. SterIngs supporters found him
to b G a soft-spcken. genial man, who made them feel at home. He made
no ATTEMPT az noMerY oratorY. He talked stuAnht from the sh-lanr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley.
Mostly cloudy and unsettled tonight
and Wednesday with local thunder
showers. Light to moderate east to
southeast winds on the west coast
with local squalls.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy TO-
night and Wednesday; local thun-
dershowers IN northwest portion
and near the coast; cooler in north
west portion. Light to fresh south
to southeast winds ON the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
IN OUR
VALLEY
BY c. NJ. HALL

MYTH the dog days OF August
NV approaching, weather has been
one Of the main subjects OF
discussion of many people, and al
most unprecedented heat waves
have had the wires clicking 10 tell
how hot II has been here or there.
While the United States tells OF
the number OF deaths from excess
sive temperatures. Chile chimes in
on the wires 70 say she has a lit
tie too much snow, and England
declares her climate is Just about
right at As degrees, or whereabouts.
But those are foreign nations,
and in the instance OF Chile IN a
reversed season. But down here IN
the Valley. where general belief
seems TO be that because We are
nearer the equator OF Texas, II
naturally must be warmer than far
ther north, comfortable weather is
also being experienced.
Thanks to the gulf breeze and the
shore-lapping gulf waters we are
very cool compared 10 those who
feel like they are about 70 die. AS
SOC as the remainder Of the south
west finds out that golf can be
played in the middle Of the day
and other outdoor sports enjoyed
the year around. they are going TO
want to come live with us.
TIP Harlingen way matters are
warming UP a bit on just how
the Arroyo Colorado shall be
dredged. Circulars distributed yes
terday take 70 task the chamber Of
commerce proposal to lend the gov
eminent the money to do II with,
and a counter proposition OF the
district doing il itself Is advanced,
If we have interpreted correctly.
How IL shall be done Is Harlingen's
own problem 10 settle with the re-
mainder of the Valley ready TO ap-
plaud whenever she does fix up a
navigable stream.
nPEAKING OF water reminds US
~ Of a letter to hand today from
DR.. william N. Spohn OF
Brownsville concerning the big fish
that have been caught around
Brownsville lately.
4AAGcG AA4NG WI AGA@A~N4 ~ -
June fish. DR.. Spohn says nothing
about junefish is to be found in
the dictionary. and he wants his
pedigree If such exists. We have
known that il IS also a Jewish, DR..
Spohn, and have used that term a
time or two. But many local
sportsmen also call il a junetish.
1T Is a colloquial expression, but 70
Avoid confusion, Jewish should
1 probably be used-or how about
black sea bass. or s~tereolepsls
Acigas. as you suggest. 1t is our
opinion that a stereolepsis gigas
would be harder to digest than a
junefish.
THE other mix-up before the pub
lie today is found in two babies
who have been taken from a
hospital with tags reading a name
other than that of the parents.
D,.t nna cot If
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22

Insurance is An Asset
Rio Grande Valley Trust Co. (Adv.l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
RIVER FORECAST

There will be no material change
In the river during the next few
days.
F1nnA pra~arR 1a-Up 1a- ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22
TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal neteorol-
ogical conditions:
High 3.46 n. m.
Low 1881 70. I'M.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22

THE other mix-up before the pub
lie today is found in two babies
who have been taken from a
hospital with tags reading a name
other than that OF the parents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-22

MINATED ANNIE says it does
IN not matter one-half so much
"A who is leading the state today,
as Il does who viii be leading X
next Saturday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, February IS
Especially Two pewter bowls, dated
1880, were presented to the American
Legion Auxiliary Thursday night by
Mrs. Thurlow White to be placed in the
room to be furnished by the auxiliary
at Gadsby's Tavern. Other gifts re-
ported were two chairs from Mrs. Oscar
Miss Anne Jones. Other donations are
expected. Report of committee on con-
stitution and bylaws, made by Mrs.
Milton Glasgow, chairman, was received.
The auxiliary voted contribution of
$40 to go toward the fund being raised
to restore Stratford-on-t the Potomac,
birthplace Of Robert E. Lee. War
mothers of the city are expected to be
invited to attend the March meeting in
body.
Request has been received by the
local chamber of commerce for housing
facilities for 100 men who will be en-
ployed on the construction Of the Mount
Vernon Boulevard. Alexandria will be
the headquarters Of the construction
company doing the work and the en-
ployeS will live in this city. This influx
of population is expected to aid building
here as realtors are having some difh-
Guilty in finding SUFFICIENT vacant homes
and apartments to accommodate these
men.
An enterprising burglar last night
broke the lock of show case at Swan
Bros store and took raincoat from
the stand. Two umbrellas were not
touched. 1t was raining when the theft
was made.
In connection with the transfer of
the city service truck to the Potomac
fire company, Fire Chief Duncan has
issued the following orders to govern
territory to be covered by the two pieces
Of ladder apparatus. The city service
truck will now be known, as truck No.
and the 75-foot aerial as No. /. The
aeriel truck will cover city territory
| this side of the four bridges, Duke
street, King street, Mushpot road and
North Washington street extended. The
Potomac truck will respond to alarms
in the other territory, except in certain
outlying sections where it would not be
needed or could be called in. Neither
truck is to respond to auto or grass
| alarms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
KILLS HERSELF IN GRIEF
FOR DEAD GRANDSON

CULPEPER, Va, February 49,
Leaving a note saying that she could
not bear to think Of the approaching
anniversary Of the death of her little
grandson, Everett Kibler, who died one
year ago February Is, Mrs. Hattie
Spicer, aged SO, wife of o. w. Spicer, a
farmer Of Reva, went into an open
meadow near her home and slashed her
throat with razor, causing almost in
slant death.
The body was found by her husband,
who summoned neighbors, and a
coroner'S inquest was held, it being the
verdict that she came to her death from
self-inf1icted wounds.
She is survived by her husband and
six children. four sons and two daugh-
tiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
WOMAN TO ENTER
RACEFORG governor
Sister Of Senator Shortridue
Announces Candidacy
as Republican.
By the Associated Press.

LOS ANGELES, February 15.-Mrs.
Clara Shortridge Foltz, attorney. today
was laying plans to seek the Repub-
lican nomination for governor. She Is
the first woman ever to enter the race
in California.
Mrs. Foltz, sister Of Samuel Short
ridge, United States Senator from Cali
fornia, announced her candidacy YES
terday with a statement that she saw
no reason why qualified woman
should not seek the office. She cited
her years of experience as lawyer. and
long participation in the affairs Of the
State as qualifications.
Mrs. Foltz is we'll known for her par
ticipation in the fight to establish the
present system of pardons ana paroles
In California and for obtaining the
right for women to appear as counsel
in court.
Commenting upon other candidates
for the nomination, Mrs. FoltE said
Buron Fits, now district attorney of
Los Angeles County, lis too young a
man for the office" and Gov. @. C.
Young, who seeks reelection, has "ac-
complished nothing of Importance in
his administration"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
STUDENTS PAY. FINES
IN BASKET BALL FETE.
Three Boys Sentenced by Proxy at
Alexandra on Disorderly
Conduct Charges.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, February Is
Charges Of disorderly conduct and be-
ing drunk against three high school
students arrested here last night fol-
lowing the close Of a dance by police
were sustained at Police Court this
morning. A charge of violating the
prohibition law involving possession Of
one pint Of alleged whisky against a
fourth student was continued until
Monday.
Eugene DAILY, II, of the 100 block Of
Rhode Island avenue northeast, WASH
ington. student and member Of the
basket ball team at st. Johns Prepara-
tory School, was fined $14 on drunk
charge. Bernard Morrissey. Is, and
William Mcdonald, H., of Cumberland,
Nd, students at the La Sale Prepare :
tory School there, were fined So each
on . disorderly conduct charge. None
Of the boys appeared but plea Of
guilty was entered by proxy and the
fines assessed by Judge William s.
Snow.
Charges Of possession of one pint of
alleged whisky against Eugene Aeuster-
fer. 16, 1000 block of First street north
west, Washington and captain of the
st. Johns basket ball team, were con-
tinued until Monday.
The lads were arrested when police
broke UP dance at a hall on King
street here last night following a basket
ball game played In Washington be-
tween students Of the two institutions.
More than so youths milled about head
quarters for two hours last night fol-
lowing the arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
CAPITAL AUT0ISTS FINED
FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
One Driver Goes OF Road in Front
Of Justices Home-Costs
Him $1o1.

By . STAFF Correspondent of The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, February
15.-Robert r. Messer, 900 block Of
kennedy street, Washington, selected
the wrong time and place to drive of
the highway.
Early this week Messer was driving
along the Marlboro pike and failed TO
negotiate Q turn at Forestville. It so
happened that the turn is in front of
the home of Justice of Peace Thomas
.. Grtdath. 1t also happened that State
Patrolman w. T. Booker was in the
magistrates ONCE, having Just arrested
another trafic violator, and saw Messer
go on the road. Yesterday Police Court
Judge J. Chew Sheriff fined Messer $101
for driving while intoxicated and reck-
less driving.
Daniel D. Davis. 1900 block Of D
street southwest, Washington, also ar
rested by Booker. was given a similar
flr1e on the same charges. George Muir
ray, first block of F street, Washington,
charged by Constable A. c. Thompson
with reckless driving and two other
trafhc offenses, forfeited $24 collateral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
IG|RLS TROD ROADS
ION HIKE TO FLORIDA
Aspiring Young Dancers Sci
Out on Second Lap of
Long, Long Walk.
TWO pretty girls who ASPIRE to careers

Two pretty girls who aspire to careers
as condolences and dancers-Bobby
Johnson, 20, and Debby Claire. al
shook the dust of Washington off their
very small feet and set out on the sec
ond stage of hike to Florida.
At any rate, that was their announce
ment. Any one who thinks girl plan
ming to appear as dancer three times
a day in vaudeville would not turn to
walking a thousand miles for "exer-
else" doesn't know the psychology of
the-well, the sailor. for instance.
Many a sailor, queer fellow, has taken
his shore leave in q row boat on a lake
Bobby, who is blonde, and Debby
who is brunette, two days out of New
York and not but one blister. asserted
there is nothing queer about their per-
Torrance. While friend writes a
vaudeville act for them they are seeing
America first.
I'VE are not taking any rides" said
Bobby. the more voiuble of the two
I'VE rode to 'Philly' with friends, but
from now on We walk. It's good eXer-
else and a relief from the monotony OF
sitting around New York waiting for
our act"
Having sent their luggage to Jack
sonville from Washington, the two girls
stopped in the Capital long enough 10
greet "a girl friend" and then set out
for Knoxville, Tenn, where Bobby has
"a boy friend" Thence to Jacksonville
and IL shoes hold out, to Miami. They
hope % reach Miami by the middle
of next week." certainly in time to see
the Scott-Sharkey fight on the 27th
Never mind where my home Is" said
Bobby. who might be in some high
school, but isn't. Its perfectly all right
for us to walk to Florida, but If my
mother knew it she'd" Bobby stop.
ped at that point. Debby Strengthened
out smile and nodded serious assent
With that they were off, mere CO.'S
metic bag between them.