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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
POLLARD SELECTION.
OF FRAZIER STANDS
Governor-EIect Has Not
Changed Mind About Hayes
Successor. He Says.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, January 13.--Gov =
elect John Garland Pollard has fatty
denied that he has been persuaded IA
change his mind in regard to the re-
placement of James M Hayes, jr.. as
motor vehicle commissioner by T. Nc
Call Frazier. and DR.. Pollard's state
ment apparently has put an active
end to the effort of Mr.. Hayes init
mates in the General Assembly to
challenge the governor-elects decision
in the matter
Has Not Changed Mind.
st have not changed my mind" DR..
Pollard said. The report that /
asked for a new informal expression
from the Assembly Friday as to the re-
appointment of Mr.. Hayes is not true.
! conferred with many members of the
but, having come to a decision, GER
tainly have no intention of chang
Meanwhile the likelihood arose that
several signers of the Hayes petition
would take occasion today TO withdraw
their signatures on the grounds that
they signed under an erroneous i'm
preston.
E. A. Hicks. delegate from Champ
circulated the secret petition in the
House, has denied that he had clrcu-
lated it,
Il received it, signed it and passed
it on" Mr.. Hicks said. Reports that
I was circulating it through the House
are absolutely untrue.
No Challenge to Pollard.
at signed the thing as an expression
of confidence in Mr.. Hayes ability, not
as a challenge to Dr. Pollard's decision
in the matter. have no idea OF
opposing the new governors wishes
or fighting against his appointmenr,
whatever it may be. But I am NOT
ashamed of saying that Mr.. Hayes Is
a good officer and that 1 should like
to see him retained in office"
Mr.. Hicks said the petition came TO
him from Delegate L. A. Shrader OF
Amherst and J. B. Altman of Franklin,
and that he. in turn, passed it on to
William A. Wright of Essex.
Mr.. Wright did not believe the pre-
vailing report that DR.. Pollard wanted
a new expression from the House on
the Hayes matter. and Immediately pro-
ceeded to check the rumors. He found
them untrue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13

his daughter Eleanor of Greenwich
prevented from being instantly killed
this morning when the car which
House was driving crashed into a South
ern train as it pulled into the station
at Bristow at GAS o'clock. The brakes
of the auto failed to work and the ma
chine crashed into the third coach Of
the train and was carried about so feet
before the train was brought to a full
stop.
House, who was driving. was unhurt,
but his daughter sustained a sprained
ankle and bruises about the body. The
approach of freight train on the
southboard track added to the danger,
but quick work by the fagman, who
dashed down the track and placed a
torpedo that brought the freight to
stop before it reached the crossing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
CITIZENS STUDYING
BASIS OF TAXATION
Prince Georges Association Takes
Up Question at It's Monthly
Sessions.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


COLLEGE PARK, Mo: January 49,
A study of the basis of taxation is being
made by the Prince Georges County
Citizens Association, which holds
monthly meetings in the school here.
S. Marvin Peach of Hyattsville. former
States attorney for the county, will,
it has been announced address the next
meeting of the association to be held
Friday evening, February Z. He will
discuss THE Basis of Taxation"
Arthur Keefer, another attorney OF
the county, addressed the association at
its last meeting, talking on The Rela-
tons of Citizens of the County to the
Departments Of the County Govern
mentp - ---.------- '--.-----.-- ----
Elmore Power was elected president
of the association for the ensuing year
at this meeting.
w. A. Holbrook was chosen vice presi-
dent and Miss Helen Buckley secretary.
These officers, with Messrs Harrison and
Greene, trustees, make up the executive
committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13

Corporation and did damage estimated
around 100000 by the manager, John
Whetzel.
The fire was discovered near an eleva-
tor shaft on the third floor and spread
rapidly to lower floors of the large brick
building. Firemen with dozen streams
of water kept the blaze from adjoining
property in a. thickly congested district
The plant was formerly owned by the
Beck Baking Corporation, which sold
its Shenandoah Valley bakery interests
to the Lee company two years ago. The
Lee corporation is a subsidiary of
Southern company with headquarters
in Atlanta, Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
Charged with
Laziness-
Guilty Simply of Acidity!

That persistent feeling of tired
ness-that clouded mind-that lack
of dash and fire-that missing
punch that decides so many situa-
tons in business--are all usually
due to an acid system. Excess acid,
formed in the stomach as a result
of our unnatural eating habits
causes acid-indigestion with gas,
sourness and burning and sets up
poisonous putrefaction in the gas
tro- intestinal canal that saps our
strength and vitality, taxes our
nerves and pulls us down physically
and mentally.
|. Magnesia OXoids, developed In
Germany by famous 100-year- old
pharmaceutical house, correct acid
ity IN the right way! Upon contact
with the acid in the stomach, Mag
nesia OXoidS generate ndscent. or
dcttUe Oxygen. The five" oxygen
stimulates the alkaline gastric mu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
LOAN COMPANY PROBE
STARTED IN VIRGINIA
Division of Insurance and Banking
Launches Inquiry Into Financial
Affairs of Concern.
Special Dispatch to The star.

6PFUId1 D15PdVCH I
RICHMOND, Va, January 13.-In-
vestigation into the financial affairs of
all the small loan companies doing bust
ness in Virginia has been launched by
the division of insurance and banking.
NJ E. Bristow, deputy commissioner
of the division, sent out a QUESTIONABLE,
in which he asked for a complete finan-
cial statement of profits, losses. eX-
penses, etc. The QUESTIONABLE follows
closely the form Of the corporation in
come tax report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
POLLARD PAY BILL
IN TANGLE IN HOUSE
Efforts to Amend Measure in As
sembly May Defeat Purpose
of Proposed Act.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

RICHMOND, Va, January ia
shadow has been cast over the COVER
nors salary increase bill, sponsors of
the measure in the Senate say, by a
movement in the House to increase the
amount to $4,000 or $4,000. Disagree
ment over the bill between the Houses
with less than three days allowable II
the bill is to become effective during
the Pollard administration, they assert
may cause delay fatal to the intent OF
the measure.
The House today is expected to take
up the governors salary increase bill
which already has passed the Senate
and which would double the chief ex-
ecutiyes present $1,000 stipend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
DIES IN HOSPITAL.
Daniel F. Clinton of Prince Georges
Succumbs at Sibley.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RIVERDALE, Md, January 13.-
Daniel F. Clinton, 10 years old, who
was taken suddenly ill Thursday night
and removed to Sibley Hospital by the
Prince Georges County Rescue Squad,
died at the hospital Saturday
Mr.. Clinton, who lived In East River
dale for the past 10 years, is survived
by his widow, Mrs. Jane Clinton, and
six children. They are Mrs. c. B. Gass
of Chevy Chase. Mrs. Paul Drulard of
Philadelphia. Mrs. Leroy Mather, Miss
Margaret and Miss Mary Clinton of
Riverdale and Daniel F. Clinton, jr, Of
New York.
Funeral services will be held at
st. Jerome's Catholic Church, Hyatts-
vile, tomorrow at am. Burial will
be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
STATE ROADS BOARD
SEEKS TO SQUARE SELF
Bill in Congress Aims to Legalize
Unlawful Construction of
Bridge.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, January l3.-The
Virginia State Highway Commission
seeks to square itself with Uncle Sam
in the matter Of the construction of a
bridge over the Shenandoah River at
Berrys Ferry. Without obtaining the
permission of the Federal authorities,
the Virginia Highway Commission built
the bridge and threw 1t open to traffic
some months ago. Then it was learned
that the river is technically a "naviga-
BILE stream" although, as a matter of
fact, it is not navigable.
Through bill offered BIZ Represent
alive CARRIER, the highway commission
is asking Congress to legalize the I'M
authorized construction. No objection Is
anticipated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
Shay Acidity Test

To ascertain just how "acid" you
are, make this 5-day test Get n
package of Magnesia Oxoids at
small cost from Peoples Drug Stores,
Inc, or any other good druggist
Take two after each meal for a few
days and see how much better you
feel-how much more soundly you
sleep ard how much more energy
you have. If 5 days use doesn't
tell you volumes return the balance
of the OXoids TO the druggist and he
will cheerfully refund your money
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Guild and Mems Organization of
Ballston Church Induct Heads.

Ballston Church Induct Heads.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALLSTON, Va, January 13.-The
new officers of the guild and the mems
organization were installed at the ST..
Georges Episcopal Church yesterday
following the regular morning services,
by the rector, Rev. Henry j. Miller.
Officers of the guild were: Mrs. j. N
Steed, president; Mrs. M. G.. Bause, vice
president; Mrs. William Friess, secre-
tary, and Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dawson, treas
urer. Those of the mems organization
were William M. BroXton, president; A..
j. A. Johnson, vice president; P. Alvey,
secretary, and E. N. Kloman, treasurer
Reports of the activities of the various
organizations of the church and the
election of the vestry will be made at
the annual congregational meeting to-
morrow night. following which will be q
social hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
HOME FARLEY SPEAKERS.
Federal Farm Board and o. of ~.

Federal Farm Board and q. of Nc
Representative to Make Addresses.
BY star Correspondent of The star.
COLLEGE PARK, Md, January 49,
Charles S. Wilson of the Federal Farm
Board and j. w. Davis, president of
the Maryland Farm Bureau, are among
the speakers who will address the an
nual conference of county and home
demonstration agents and specialists OF
the University of Maryland extension
service at their annual meeting here
January 81 to "a.
The theme of the MEETINGS will be
Better Business in Agriculture" &C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
MOTORISTS ESCAPE
IN CRASH INTO TRAIN
Southern Railway Coach Coming to
Stop and Autoists Avoid
Serious Hurts.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MANASSAS, Va. January 13.-Only
because the train was coming to stop
and later on account of the quick work
of a fiagman were John N. House and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13

Belgium's steady rise in living costs
has resulted in higher wages without
serious labor conflicts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13

Gus. checks putrefaction in the gas
tro intestinal canal and stimulates
the activities of the intestinal walls
which aids the natural movement
of the bowels. All three effects are
necessary to the true correction of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-13
$500, 900 FIRE SWEEPS
WINCHESTER BAKERY
Plant of Lee Corporation Is Ruined
by Flames Starting From
Defective Motor.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va, January 13.-
Fire believed to have originated from a
defective motor early today swept
through the plant of the Lee Baking
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-27

gin, any assistance given the camp
viii be greatly appreciated by the
association, Mrs. Mitchell states.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-27
LOCAL CHAMBER
MUCH INTERESTED
IN SUGAR BEETS

The chamber of commerce has
written to Il. II. Tallman, agrieul-
tural superintendent for the Holly
Sugar Company, concerning t h c
plans of that company to establish
themselves in Imperial Valley. The
company has been making expert
mcnts here for several years past
and it is believed that these have
satisfactorily shown the Adaptable
ty of Imperial Valley for sugar
beet production.
it has recently been reported,
that the company has been seeking
actually to tie up acreage for sugar
beet planting. II has also been
reported that if three thousand
acres should be signed up the Holly
Sugar factory would make special
run to accommodate this acreage.
Tests which have been conduct
cd by local ranchers. by the sugar
company. and by the state universi
tx. show possibilities of high yield
here with excellent sugar content.
Best results were obtained from
seeds planted in early October with
a harvest which begins IN April ana
ends in June, thus avoiding the
midsummer season. The chamber
of commerce, according to the re-
cent statement of President White
law, is much interested III increas
ing the crops and production in I'M
/ perial Valley. feeling that the bus
mess interests of the cities would
| be best served by promoting the
prosperity and success of the asri'
cultural regions.
1t is believed that much of the
land in the north end of the VALLEY.
formerly devoted to cotton, could
be successfully planted to sugar
beets and definite advices from the
Holly Sugar Company are looked
forward to with interest by the Ell
! Centre chamber.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-27
Local Woman At
Coast Convention

Many subjects of interest are be
ing discussed at the convention of
the Federation of Colored Women's
clubs, now being held in Oakland,
according to Mrs. W. A. Jackson of
this city, who is attending as dele
gate from the Women's Civic I'm.
provcment club of this city.
"The Advancement of Women as
Individuals into tn c Business
World'', was the subject of inter
esting talks by several noted lead
ers among the colored women of
California. Mrs. Jackson writes in
letter to friends here, and the
talks were followed by informal
discussions among groups of the
members.
Several hundred delegates are in
attendance at the convention, and
the various meetings showed their
enthusiasm for the work of aiding
in the progress and development
Of the colored race.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-27
Harold Lloyd On
Witness Stand

LOS ANGELES, June -. tU.R-
4 very serious man indeed, Harold
Lloyd, known to thousands Of film
fans as side-Sphtting comedian.
stepped 70 Il witness stand here to-
day to deny that he plagiarized the
plot of ''The Emancipation of
Rodney and used it in his picture,
"The Freshman.
His courtroom appearance was the
major move of his defense to the
81 100000 suit brought against him
by Mrs. Sadie Witwer, widow of II.
c. Witwer. author of "Thc Emanci-
patton of Rodney.''
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-27

Imperial Co,ua;y Tuberculosis Asso-
citation is meeting with splendid
success, according to Mrs. F. IL.
Mitchell.
The camp can use donations of
fresh fruit and vegetables, Mrs.
Mitchell states, and those wishing
to do so are asked to get in touch
with her by calling Ell Centre, 362.
As it is operating on close mar
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-27
Disabled Vets To
Choose Officers

NEW ORLEANS, La. june -.
W.P.-Disabie American veterans
of the World War today elect Off,
GERS az the closing business scssio.,
of their tenth annual convention.
-Four candidates were conceded TO
be favoritcs for national commander
Richard One, Me- ork, young-
est Congressional Medal of Honor
man; Captain Herman Ii. Wcimer,
Chicago; Major Hamlet c. Ridge
way, Chicago, and Wuintus T..
Camp, Gulfport, Miss.
Wilksbarrc, Pa, and Cincinnati
We're the most prominent bidders for
the next convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-27
HILLS
BROS
COFFEE
Q 1850
French AuiatOrs
Awarded Medal

PARIS, June p. W.D-The 1929
Grand Prix of the French Academy
of Sports was awarded today 10
lean Assolant, Rene LaFevre and
.srmento Lo1ti, Jr., for their trans
atlantic flight last june
Assolant, LcFevre, and Lotti com
prised the crew of the French mono
plane Yellow Bird, which crossed
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-27
Vegetables And
Fruit Needed

With approximately 80 girls en-
loving the rest and recreation at
Hipass, the camp conducted by the
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-27

from Old Orchard, Me-, to Comillas
Spain. last June.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21
IS GIVEN
BIG PUBLICITY


An example OF the growing ma
tional publicity that Is being secur-
ed for Brownsville by the newly
installed publicity department OF
the chamber Of commerce was
revealed today In a two-page lay
out In Port and Terminal" q mag
azine OF national circulation
This publication Is probably the
leading ports publication In the
country. published in New York,
and circulation wherever there are
men interested In water transport
alton.
The current issue has q fun page
layout Of photographs OF Browns
vile. the port site. and other In
~teresting objects connected with
the port and It's development.
In addition there Is an article
describing the future OF the port
and of Brownsville, and telling OF
the port in detail.
This article is similar to seventy
others which werea broadcast over
the nation by the local chamber
publicity department recently tell
ing Of the port. and which are
causing hundreds or inquiries Ia
be received here concerning II
The article has appeared In news
! papers and magazines all W. the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21
VALLEY STORY
in MAGAZINE
Nature Publication Gives
Description of Citrus
Industry

Publicity Of inestimable value
to the Lower Rio Grande Valley
viii be given this section in the
December issue of Nature Maya
zine, q publication from Washing
ton, D. G. with a circulation of ap-
proximately 10000.
This information was revealed BY
the Brownsville Chamber OF Com
merce Saturday, upon receipt or a
letter from A. 3. McClanahan, ad-
vertising manager for the mag
azine. The December issue will be
devoted almost entirely to Texas.
and the cover design, In several
colors, viii be an illustrated mar
o. Texas. Especial emphasis is
placed on grapefruit and oranges
OF the Rio Grande country. it was
said.
The press run OF the December
issue will be about 12O, 1000 and
this means that many readers OF
Nature Magazine win have their
attention called sharply to the state
Of Texas and to particular sec
tons therein Mr.. Mechanism
explains.
In addition. several hundred
copies Of the cover will be made In
mat form and circulated over the
entire nation.
This means that additional pub
lefty will be given your state and
city,
1t was pointed out that Nature
Magazine in the past has given
similar publicity to California and
Florida with very worthwhile re-
suits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21
Valley Agri Club
Will Meet Tuesday

A melting of the Valley Agricul-
tural club will be held at 8 D. m.
on Tuesday at the Experiment sta
ton between Mercedes and Wes-
laco, according to Henry Alsmeyer,
county agricultural agent.
Work Of the station will be dis
cussed by VIM. Friend, superin-
tendent Of the station: F. w. Clark,
entomologist, and w. j. Bach, plant
p~athologist. After the talks there is
10 be a round table discussion Of
agricultural problems in the Valley.
Officers for the new year are to
be elected at this meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21
Seven San Benito
Boys Are Indicted
= ~ 70 Ine e

SAN BENITO, Sept. 2O-Seven San
BenlJo boys were Inuucted INTO the
Hi-Y organization Friday night at
the Southwest Texas Hl-Y Officers
training conference now under way
at Rio Honoo.
Those indicted by a San Antonio
team were Carroll Roberts, Louis
Humble, Billie Gilbert, Harry Tur-
PIN, Paul Cooke, Alton Scogln and
Jack Murray.
The conference was resolved into a
moael Hi-Y organization with Gus
Levy OF San Antonio as president
aIld McMurry Richey Of san Benito
secretary
Harry Knuckles or Brownsville is
president OF the regular Southwest
Texas older boys conference.
The Rio Hondo meetings will con-
tinue through part Of Sunday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21

Z. 3. Arnold $450.00 lots II. Is. 10,
block q, Alsonia TOWNSHIP.
A. Y. Baker, Shf. 10 Hidalgo Co.
Lbr. Co. s25o0.00 lots II and II.
block 2ls, Mission.
z. Richards 10 Edna Stoothoof
$1,000 s. 1924 &C. OF q 333 1-3 &C,
Tract Share 9. Llano Grande Grant
r. Richards to Mildred Benkert.
$1,000 S. 1924 &C. Of 1913 Is &C.
Tract Share 9, Llano Grande Grant
FALSELY CHARGED
Magistrate: I understand this 4:
the fifth person you have run over
Speed Fiend: Pardon me, sir, thu
fourth-one OF them I ran ovel
twice-Passing Show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21
Harlingen Moving
Wooden Buildings
Especial TO The HeraId)

HARLINGEN. Sept. 20-Moving Of
two wooden buildings from the jun
Tor high school grounds to other
schools in the city is under way.
One Of the buildings is being NOV
ed to the central ward sci col cam
pus and the other to the Mexican
school.
Both Of these structures will be
used for c~laSswork, the schools to
which they are being moved being
very crowded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21
Literature Asked
Especial to The Herald.1

NDpcGldA u 1ne deTalG.)
SAN BENITO. Sept. 20. San
Benito and Valley literature sent
TO the San Antonio Chamber OF
Commerce viii be judiciously dis
tributed. according to information
received by the local chamber.
Porter Wha'ey. manager OF the
San Antonio organization. said that
frequent requests for information
on the Valley are received there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21
Harrington Star Is
New Owner or Lots

~EN~4A4 % AAlC 44CI A4AI
HARL1NGEN, Sept. 2O.-Furchase
OF two lots, each 25x140 feet, by the
Valley Morning Star, Is announced
here by Martin Andersen, publisher.
The lots are located at the in
~tersection of Jackson with Second
street and face north on Jackson.
They are on the same side of Jack
son street as Brumley's department
store. but across Second street from
1t.
The lots were purchased from
John Baehr Of Oklahoma, Gerald
McKenna and w. II. Starbuck
handling the deal. The considera-
ton was S13,400.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21

United States, and several publ
cations IN Mexico.
Attention Of the publicity depart
ment here is being directed almost
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21

Lansing. Mich. proposes to pro-
vide a municipal coal yard, chiefly
to aid the poor OF the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21

entirely to securing articles IN
newspapers and magazines outside
the Valley. and mainly outside the
state. 10 was said today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-21
POSTAL BATES

me United States air mail postage
Fate il 5 cents ter the first ounce and
10 cents for each additional ounce OF
fraction thereof. Letters mailed IL
the United States for the points IN
Mexico take this rate