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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-13

WHATEVER bitterness Senator Benton may
have felt was soon swept aside by the
march Of events. England and the United
States were at swords points over Oregon and
the farvisioned Missourian stood at the head
of a Senate group resolved to hold the dis
puted territory to the last inch of the Amer
lean claim. What better way than to fill the
land with settlers, willing to fight for the
soil their ploughs had turned? To this end
an expedition was planned that would blaze
the trail with scientific exactitude, and when
Nicollet fell i'll it was to young Fremont that
they turned for leadership.
The first dash in 1912 was little more than
a test of his mettle. And his mettle rang true.
To South Pass, in the heart of the Wyoming
Mountains he made his way, plunged deep
into the Wind River Range, climbed the high
est peak and gave it his name and then jour-
neyed back to st. Louis in four months, bearing
maps and data that gave the first accurate in
formation of the country Famous Kit Carson
with him on the trip (the two had met on
the Missouri River boat and the friendship
formed was to last through life.
In May of 1843 Fremont set forth on a
second Journey this time to go from South
Pass to the Columbia River, thus completing
his survey Of the Oregon Trail and the West
ern half of the Continent. In Colorado he con-
nected with Carson again, and together they
tramped the present site of Denver, rode
through the Garden of the Gods, drank deep
at Manitou Springs, followed the windings of
the Cache lie Poudre. and once again, at South
Pass swung South to see the miracle of the
Great Salt Lake. Jim Bridger had found this
inland sea as far back as 1885, but Fremont
was never once to let facts prevent dramatic
gesture, and from a high point he gave faithful
imitation of Balboa discovering the Pacific.
The trip to the Columbia was full of hard
ship, but without important incident, and with
their task discharged, the party naturally pre-
pared for easy homeward journey. From
Senator Benton, however, Fremont had re-
ceved certain instructions that went far be-
yond any government order.
California, no less than Oregon, was of large
Interest to the expansionists, for all knew
Mexico ownership to be a shadow, and Eng
land and France were both suspected Of designs
upon the long sweep Of Pacific Coast. FIRE.
mont's task was to spy out the land, and with
scarce halt at Fort Vancouver, he swung of
through Oregon and down into Nevada, reach
ing the present site of Reno in December.
BEFORE him stretched the great wall of the
Sierras, their submits lost to sight in the
gray storm clouds. Common sense commanded
that camp be pitched until the Spring. and
even Carson saw nothing but death in a
Winter crossing. Fremont, always nervous,
impatient and headlong. ever willing to leap
before looking, crushed an protest and drove his
ill-equipped expedition forward into the ice
and snow
The weeks that followed were weeks Of he'll
nights Of such bitter colH that sleep was
impossible, days when the wretcfed men froze
IS they dug roads with shuvels and mauls.
Horses slipped to death. T% Of the voyageurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-13

WITH much pomp and circumstance Stock
ton appointed Fremont military governor
Of the new territory. and Kit Carson was I1ur-
ried OF to Washington with the news Of con-
quest This done, the war lords rode north,
leaving Lieut. Gillespie on guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-10
MOVIES AND MOVIE PEOPLE
HOLLYWOOD, october 10 CNANA.).
BY MoLLIE MERRICK.

HOLLYWOOD, October 10 CN.A.N.A.).
Marion Davies, returning to Holly
wood from Paris, arrives In frock OF
beige crepe some IL inches from the
ground, sable collars and cuffs, dark
brown shoes and q funny little fioppy
brown bat hanging onto the back of
her head.
Hollywood ladies who went to the sta
ton to greet her were attired pretty
much the same way. The news OF
change in styles travels fast. But we
are bit slow here in lengthening the
street dress to the precise angle recon-
mended by French designers. Then,
4. you must remember we spend q lot on
massage out here, just keeping those
curves all they should be, and it's al
most too much to ask human nature
not TO display them.
There IL q rustic Of excitement in the
studio group. Not only is there pro-
duction promised-legitimate produc-
ton, ! mean-on this Coast, but some
Of our directors are leaving the cinema
20 put plays on Broadway. Rowland
Lee Is one Of the last to signify his
intent in this direction.
In the meanwhile Lubitsch, his tenn
per cooled for the nonce, leaves today
proves TO US how production has gone
ahead In that direction. Twelve months
ago the idea of man with the value
Of Lubitsch being allowed to spend q
year away from Hollywood would have
been out Of the question. But East
Coast studios have put out some Of the
best talkies we have enjoyed during the
past season.
Nancy Carroll made her last talkie on
Long Island. Claudette Colbert viii
make her next one there, possibly di-
rected by Lubitsch. Monta Bell, who
brought the product Of the East Coast
TO o high peak Of quality, Is now out
here struggling with the local lights.
II you read Lorna Moons story, Dark
Dtar," which had o poignance and
Beauty that carried It very close to
greatness, II not actually into It, you
viii be enlightened to learn that this
tale finds its way into gelatin enter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-10

tainment under the somewhat different
name, bill and Min"
Wallace Berry and Marie Dressler
acquitted themselves so nobly in the
comedy roles, am told, that the COM
edy angle Of the story took over the
title.
Stranger things may have happened
out here, but I doubt it.
Lawrence Tibet is at work once
again-a story Of the South this time.
His first two ventures were in Russian
stories. Esther Ralston Is the leading
woman after q search for material
which was exhausting as well as ex-
hauStive.
The story, which is an original from
the studio star, will not be az replete
with song as some Of the other vehicles
starring famous singers. Cinemaites
have discovered that the Tibbett Is an
actor Of quality, so song will come into
the tale only where it Is plausible.
Esther Ralston has not done much
since the Case Of Lena Smith," Won
Sternberg picture, which showed this
actress as q girl Of capability as well -
beauty. After that her appearances
grew less, and following an unsuccess-
full story with Emil jennings she re-
turned to private life for q while.
One would think finding o leading
lady in Hollywood would be the easiest
thing in the world. But far from It.
When matters Of contract do not inter-
fere, matters Of talent do. And then
the physical aspect Of the case Is COM
plicated also. The role calls for an
"artistocratic beauty" "a proud girl. /"
IAN excellent horsewoman."
1t isn't always so easy.
(Copyright, 1880. by North American News
paper Alliance.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-10

Sun tan is "out" at the fashionable
bathing resorts along the Riviera in
France, and shops in Cannes and An
tibes have had raids for lily lotion and
other preparations for whitening the
skin. Swimmers wear large "cartwheeP'
hats and smoked glasses In the water,
and big cloaks and parasols are seized
the moment the swim is over.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
ROW HUSHED
Shots Quell Argument oil
Man With Girl Friend

HOUSTON, Jan. 13-tF-Ed J.
Benson. "a. was reported improving
at a hospital today after a shoot
ing Sunday in front Of the home
Of Miss Grace Reid. %. Benson
had accompanied Miss Reid home.
Three shots were fired. Benson
was shot In the face, through the
shoulder and through the wrist.
The shots. according to police.
we're fired from the direction OF an
automobile where three men wait
ed for Benson 70 escort Miss Reid
to her door.
c. A. Reid, not related to Miss
Reid. was charged with assault to
murder.
The statements indicated the
male members OF the party had
been drinking. Wolfe said Benson
was arguing with Miss Reid when
Reid stepped from the car. said II
don't like this damned argument"
drew q revolver and fired.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
LARGER CLUBS
FOR HI-Y DUE
Four More Organizations
In Upper Valley
Planned

A more active and enlarged Hi-Y
organization is in sight for the Val
ley as a result OF the convention
just closed at Rio HCndo. according
to officials.
@. O. Thornton. n OF the best
known leaders Of boys work in Tex
as, plans TO remain IN the Valley
some time forming Hi-Y clubs. AT
present these bodies are functioninR
in Brownsville. San Benito and HaT-
linger high schools. Total member
ship is about so. Thornton feels
certain that at least four more clubs
will be formed in the near future
in the upper section OF the Valley.
An older boys conference here
was decided upon. IT will take IN
all the clubs In the territory bound
ed by Laredo, San Antonio and Cor
pus Christi. This meeting will not
be limited to Hi-Y clubs. but will
take In all interested organizations
and persons.
Officers for the general Hi-Y
governing body Of the Valley we're
elected at Rio Hondo. Maurice Was
ham Of Harlingen was named pres
ident, Malcolm Newman of Browns
vile vice-president and Ray Muir
ray OF Harrington secretary-treasur-
er.
Sunday afternoon. the Harrington
club had charge Of an initiation de-
monstration. A number Of talks by
prominent Valley leaders we're on
the program at the same time.
Saturday night. the Brownsville
boys gave a Unconstitutional a mo-
del meeting Of an Hi-Y club. Talks
were made by Cleve Tandy. q. w.
Gotke and S. A. Caldwell. A number
Of musical numbers were given by
j. d. Wrenn of San Benito.
The conference was in session
three days at the Girls Reserves
camp in Rio Hondo. Grover @.
Cook. a prominent leader III boy
moves, was present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13

'Ol searching the vehicle, the Otflc-
ers stretched a stop" sign across
the road. They called To the oc-
cupants Of the truck and told them
they were officers.
Open Fire
Instead Of hating, the two men
opened fire and drove through the
stop sign. Gomez had a small cal
lbre pistol while his companion.
the driver, used a 5000 rifle. The
officers returned the fire.
The truck swerved and ran
through a fence 10 the left OF the
road. Gomez rolled from the sea-
dead with bullet wounds in the
neck and chest. The driver leaped
from the truck and raced across
an opening II the brush, firing hi5
rifle as he ran. Officers were eau
tious in returning his fire as there
We're q number OF houses III tile
immediate vicinity.
Later as Inspector Champion
went into town TO call Jack Javrou.
coroner. NE was fired upon from
the brush.
Liquor Found
Additional officers from the Gus
toms service, the sheriff's office and
the deputy U. S. Marshal's office
were called 10 the scene and the
brush thoroughly secured but no
trace was found or Gomez com
panion.
The truck contained six sacks W
liquor.
Coroner Jayrou's inspection re-
vealed Gomez name from papers
on his person. The truck was re-
Gently purchased from q Harlingen
firm.
The dead mans gun was of a
cheap variety known 10 officers a.
a Saturday night special" Two
Of Gomez shells had snapped,
probably saving one OF the off,
GERS life. as he was attempting To
fire when right upon the men
holding the stop sign across the
road. The other mans gun snap
ped once a dented but unfired 30
30 shell In the vicinity proved.
Gomez body. the liquor and
truck we're brought to Brownsville
Monday morning.
Justice OF the Peace Jayrou be-
gan his inquest on the scene but
decided to finish II ct the sheriff's
office later in the day. He ordered
witnesses to report to him at 2
70. NJ.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
STIFFER DRY
Law ASKED
OF CONGRESS
Hocver's Commission
Suggests Quick
Action

WASHINGTON, Jan. l3-tP-
R~eserving judgment on its ultimate
prohibition conclusions, the law
enforcement commissioner a pre-
liminary report sent to congress to-
day-recommended that the nation
al prohibition law be Immediately
strengthened in the interest Of pro-
noting observance Of and respect
for all law.
IF on no other grounds than TO
give the law a fair trial" the COM
mission said, there are obvious and
uncontroverted difficulties, pointed
pointed out by experience, which
may, and, as we think. should be
met so as to make enforcement
more effective"
These difficulties were declared
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
Herald Subscription
Renewed oath Time

In the renewal or subscriptions
10 the Brownsville Herald for the
coming year, n has been Teceiv-
ed which shows a continuous sub
scription Of "A years.
This Il w. III. Mead ~ Santa
Margarita. who gave his first sub
scription IN 1906. He says his only
fear Is that he might be dropped
from the roll BY letting his sub
scriptiOn lapse.
He claims the distinction of be-
ing the last country store keeper
in the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
SCHOOL
SEMESTER
OPENS TODAY
Enrolment ease
Is Predicted By
Principal

The second semester Of the
Brownsville school system begins
today, Superintendent G. w. Gotke
announces, with a slight increase
In enrolment expected.
There were 3.4oo students in all
units last semester, the superin-
tendent said. This Is an increase Of
$50 over the same period last year.
Transfers Hike Number
The increased enrolment will be
from transfers only, Gotke explain
ed, for no beginners are accepted at
this time. There are several stu
dents in Brownsville who have
moved from other cities and who
will enter classes tomorrow after
enrolling today.
The high school and junior high
school curricula are being formed
throughout the day for the second
semester. Glasses will be again in
full swing tomorrow.
No Brea
The semester begins today for
the elementary schools with no day
set aside for adjustment.
Semester examinations for the
junior college open today and con-
tinue during the remainder Of the
week.
The customary change OF class
programs is being made at the
beginning of the new term. the
superintendent said, but no new
teachers are being added.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
BROKERS ARE
SHOWN PORT
FACILITIES
Ia Laredo Visitors Are
Entertained by
&C Officials

Enthused with the facilities OF
Brownsville and the Matamoros.
port, Il Laredo brokers are on their
way home today after spending
Sunday inspecting the condition Of
border crossing here.
The Missouri Pacific has offered
three-fourths Of It's freight depot
for the use OF the brokers, two ware
houses and space along the tracks
are available. and the Southern
Pacific is offering space for the
Laredoans.
See Both Towns
After inspecting transportation
facilities in Brownsville, the party
was taken 70 Matamoros and shown
the railway station and houses
there.
we are most ~favorably impress
ed with crossing facilities OF
Brownsville" was the opinion OF
all the brokers. They sal they had
feared before coming here that the
port would be too small for the
large traffic which is being divert
ed here. but that they now see that
shipments can be made with dis
patch through here.
Airport Seen
Continued in the program Of en-
tertainment for the visitors was
an inspection OF the airport. The
brokers were astonished 70 learn
that a letter air-mailed here today
can be answered in Iexico City
tonight and a reply received to-
morrow. This Is the only port on
the border having such quick let
accommodation with the Mex
lean national capital.
Representatives OF the brokers are
expected TO arrive here tomorrow
and Wednesday TO cross the divert
ed shipments from Laredo. Crossings
will be in the name OF j. @. Ohilen
ir.. local broker, about go days be-
ing required for the transferring
and Strengthening out OF bonds. Lo-
cal offices will be maintained by
the brokers and will be obtained
by the managers coming here this
week, the brokers said.
Return Favor Asked
Two banqUets and half a dozen
conferences were wedged into the
program OF entertainment for the
visitors. Lunch was In Matamoros
A return courtesy was demanded BY
the visiting br- ers in their Wash
ington Birthday celebration next
month when trip TO Monterrey
Is planned for Brownsville visitors
to the Feb. % fies-~. the greatest
OF the year for Laredo.
Among the brokers were G. 8.
Mckinney. M. S. fancy. r. A.
Richen. M. Cavazos ir., Alberto Zu-
nigo. Antonio NJ. Gonzalez. Vic
Cardenas. Jose "A. Montemayor and
r. B. Delgado.
The entertainment committee In
cluded J.. F. Blanton. Albert Fer
nandez. "A. Ashheim. =. NJ. Cormack.
p. NJ. Lamberton, Z. Leuterio de la
Cara, Jesse bennett, w. G. Choate,
l.. r.. Verdugo. Matamoros customs
collector, and G. c. Richardson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
Harrington Man Has
Paralytic Stroke

Frank II. Brown OF Harlingen
was brought to Mercy hospital for
treatment AZ noon Monday after
suffering a stroke Of paralysis at
his home. Seriousness OF his con-
dition could not be aScertalaed al
once.
Brown. an employe or the Har-
lingen Irrigation district. was
brought here In a Thompson am
bulance Of Harlingen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
Two Arrested After
Car Smashes Buggy

Mrs. Elodia l.. Blanco of the Ca
vazos ranch was in the Mercy hos
pital Monday suffering from an in
jured hip and two Raymondville
men were in jail awaiting trial as
the result Of an automobile buggy
crash on the Military highway Sun
day.
No charges had been made against
the men Monday morning. but were
expected TO be filed later in the day,
According to officers. the auto
mobile was travelling west at a high
speed when it crashed into the bug
gy occupied by The woman and her
husband. Francisco Blanco. The
horse-drawn vehicle was almost to-
tally wrecked.
r. G. Delaney. deputy sheriff,
made the arrests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
HaEMinute
Interviews

j. r. BLANTON, traffic agent: Il
have never seen a group Of COM
petitors SO cordial as the Laredo
brokers we're who were here Sun
day."
ANTONIO SAENZ. Monterrey: Il
plan to spend my vacation here
when Brownsville has a better road
to Boca Chica."
II. L. THOMAS: we are very
fortunate in having customs Off
Gals in MatamoroS who are so con-
scientious in their work and SO an
xious to handle the present situa-
ton to the very best Of their abili-
ty. L. r. Verdugo customs collector,
has always shown the greatest read
mess to cooperate on all occasions
The officials are much to be CON-
mended for their efforts at present
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
LAREDO HOPES
FOR SETTLEMENT

LAREDO. Jan. l3-Pl- Laredo
today began another day Of watch
full waiting for the reopening OF
the Mexican consulate, alternately
cheered and cast down by reports
from various points.
Added 10 earlier advices that
President Hoover had taken per-
sonal note OF the stu -tion and
that the State Department was do
Continued on page ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
Charges Of Reckless
Driving Filed

Charges OF reckless driving and
Of driving while under the lnflu-
nee OF liquor were filed against
z. O. Gibson Monday BY Deputy
Sheriffs z. z. Sadler and r. G..
Delaney.
An examining trial is scheduled
10 be heard before Justice OF the
Peace Fred Kowalski 10 a. m. We'd
neSday.
The charges grew out OF a wreck
near the Country, club recently in
which a Mexican woman was in
ured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13

! The British note expressed pre-
ference for handling Of limitation
by classes, types. and ~categories,
rather than on the French thesis
OF global tonnage. The British gave
little encouragement 10 the French
suggestion OF a pact OF non-ag-
erosion and mutual security IN the
Mediterranean.
The note was the answer OF NJ.
MacDonald's government TO the
French communication Of Deem
Der 20 in which various French
views with reference to the coming
conference were set forth. Al
though London after publication Of
that note saw no insurmountable
obstacles to a naval agreement in
its expressions. certain Washington
circles regarded 10 as distinctly pos
sibllity of a Ive-power agreement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
Evidence Heard in
Hidalgo Probe Case
lspeclal "a ~ Head

McALLEN. Jan. l3-Taking .of
evidence IL the investigation OF
Hidalgo County finances and the
death OF Claude <. Kelly D. Wes-
laco In March OF 1929 was begun
by a special grand jury Monday
morning.
The jury was 9mpaneled last
week as the result or a request by
Governor IAN Moody that the
Hidalgo County finance situation Be
probed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
MISSISSIPPI
FLOOD FEARED

MEMPHIS, Jan. l3-lPlIContin-
ued rainfall together with prospect
Of a considerable inflow from melt
ing snow in the upper reaches Of
the Mississippi today increased ap-
prehension regarding high water in
the lower valley.
From the Ohio river to Vicksburg,
Miss, streams were rising, several
hundred families in Kentucky, Ten
nessee, Arkansas and Mississippi had
been forced to leave their homes
and business was affected in at
least two villages.
Forecasts Of colder weather ard
clearing skies which allayed con-
Germ in the valley several days ago
had failed to materialize.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
DECAPITATED

LAREDO, Jan. l3-tR-The de-
capitated and mutilated body Of Ale
jandro Guzman, %. ranch employe,
was found near here today. An in
quest was held.
P-l ADD-DECAPITATED
The body was found after officers
followed a bloody trail from the
threshold of a cabin on the banks
OF Santa Isabel creek 10 the road
way $50 left from the house. and
a distance the other side OF the
road. The head had been severed
apparently with a pick-aX. and the
same instrument apparently used
TO inflict heavy gashes on the body.
The AK was found. Only remnants
Of the head were found.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
Will Quit Politics

BORGER, Jan. i3-tR)- District
attorney Glenn Calhoun. sent here
by Governor Dan Moody to help
clean up Berger and Hutchinson
county today set at rest reports he
would be a candidate for attorney
general b. the announcement he
planned to retire from politics at
the end Of his term as district at
torney.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
Man Is
Charged With Theft

Francisco Perez of Matamoros was
placed in the city jail Monday morn
ing on charges OF shop lifting.
He was arrested at the J. J. Fer
nandez store where clerks charge
he attempted to steal two pair OF
trousers. They say he stuffed the
trousers up behind his coat while
he attracted the clerks attention
10 other matters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
Hearing Set on
Theft Accusation

A preliminary hearing for c. Q.
Nix. charged with fraudulently o.
tanning $40 from j. w. lowers,
Brownsville visitor. was to be heard
before Justice of the Peace B. l..
Cain Monday afternoon.
Nix was taken into custody by
Deputy Sheriff r. z. Sadler early
Saturday morning upon complaint
of lowers.
The visitors from Jacksonville.
Tex, stated that he had gone to
Mata1 oros with Nix and that upon
RETURNING missed the sl20.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-13
Third Death Nears

HOUSTON, Jan. 13-tPl- Two
victims Of an arrangement between
husband and wife were dead here
today. while another was in a cn-
teal condition at 4 hospital.
Glen Turner. 40, and his daugh-
ter Edn1. IL, died last night. and a
son Archer, 9, was believed near
death.
Turner Friday afternoon went 20
school for the children, took them
to the home OF his wife. from whom
he was separated. and there shot
them and himself.